contain

Example Sentences

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He emerged as a key communications conduit between policymakers and financial markets, even as he became increasingly skeptical of some of the Fed's actions -- including interest rate cuts to help contain the damage.

From Barron's

It is just one of 517 illegal dumps across England, at least 11 of which contain more than 20,000 tonnes of waste.

From BBC

It was recovered from a large pottery vessel containing cremated human remains, with an X on the lid.

From BBC

He and others noted that the US stock market is still hovering around record highs, while moves in the market for US government debt have been relatively contained.

From BBC

A previous post contained a photo of the gold card and the single word “Welp ...”

From Los Angeles Times