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contained

adjective as in controlled

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Senate Democrats shot down a Republican spending bill that would have kept the government operating until November, but that vote may have contained the seeds of their defeat.

From BBC

The force said packages inside the drones contained Class A and B drugs, alongside tobacco, mobile phones and other contraband.

From BBC

The packaging did not advise that it contained a bladed item, which Mr Moss said was a legal requirement at the time.

From BBC

A spokesperson for Dignity Health did not comment on the specific allegations contained in Harrison’s lawsuit.

The fire itself burned for nearly two more months, and wasn’t fully contained until Dec. 3.

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