be contained in
Example Sentences
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After a further five weeks of war, today Iran maintains its stockpile of near-weapons grade enriched uranium which is thought to be contained in gas cylinders under rubble.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
“I had hoped — and I’m sure we all had hoped — that the virus would be contained in China,” Fed Chair Jerome Powell told his colleagues.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 17, 2026
Of course, there’s too much great stuff to be contained in a mere top 10.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 6, 2024
In his Construction vases, a flood of pigmented foam breaks through the ceramic barriers, defeating any expectation that water should be contained in a vessel.
From Seattle Times • May 28, 2024
I’m late to meet Jonah outside at seven a.m. for our Saturday morning long run, but my side bangs won’t be contained in this humidity.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
