contain
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While the ECB has led the response among its peers, policymakers in developing nations such as Indonesia have also increased rates to contain inflation and help stem pressure on their currencies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
All of the experts I spoke with emphasized that responding well is necessary not just to save lives but also to contain the spread—a priority of governments the world over.
From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026
However, while tea has numerous benefits, commercial tea products such as bottled or bubble tea, often contain sugar, artificial sweeteners, and preservatives, which may reduce or negate the health benefits.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
Two or three squares of dark chocolate might contain between 22-73mg of flavanols, while a few chunks of milk chocolate will have 3-7mg.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
They contain only the notes in the minor key signature.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
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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