contain
Example Sentences
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Rather than being treated as a problem to contain, China has become a power to engage.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
That virus spreads much more slowly than Ebola and health officials acted quickly to contain it.
From Salon • May 20, 2026
Because they contain so much stored tension, they can release energy during later reactions, making them valuable tools for producing useful chemicals and pharmaceuticals.
From Science Daily • May 20, 2026
Contracts may also be rescinded if they contain unconscionable terms, meaning the agreement is extremely one-sided or harsh — especially in cases involving a serious mistake by one party that makes enforcement unfair.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
The one thing Efifi did not contain was children, and there were almost no women.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
Vocabulary lists containing contain
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 4
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PARCC: Language of the Test (Grade 11)
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The New SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words
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