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contained

[kuhn-teynd] / kənˈteɪnd /












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Most familiar human proteins are made from instructions contained in the DNA inside the cell nucleus.

From Science Daily Jul. 18, 2026

Henderson said that "contained did not mean the same as extinguished" and that the response had been strategically planned around controlling its spread.

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

McCook criticised Justice Secretary Neil Gray, who said the fire was "currently contained" on Thursday, before the response was scaled up a day later.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

They are contained in this book, and illustrated with 250 color reproductions of art.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

Using a form of X-rays called radiographs, Price determined that the device contained at least twenty-seven gears—more complicated than had at first been believed.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler




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