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contain

Definition for contain

verb as in include, hold

verb as in hold back, control

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Sterling rallied and gilt yields fell initially after the announcement as investors welcomed the increased fiscal headroom and the fact the budget contained no major surprises.

In the United States, more than 100 million people depend on groundwater that can contain arsenic, particularly those using private wells.

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This article contains spoilers for Season 5, Volume 1 of “Stranger Things.”

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He promptly put on a show, 14 of his 32 batting-practice swings resulting in home runs, including one that bounced off the right-field roof, a massive light show that contained a singular message.

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Attorneys working on behalf of Palisades fire victims, meanwhile, have alleged the state failed to monitor the Lachman burn scar and ensure the area was secure after firefighters declared the fire contained.

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