contain
Example Sentences
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In addition to sodium chloride, oceans contain many other dissolved minerals.
From Science Daily • May 31, 2026
The State Department recently pledged $112 million to help contain the fast-moving Ebola outbreak in Congo.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
The war's economic toll has become harder to ignore, with analysts warning that prolonged disruption in Hormuz could keep energy prices high and make inflation harder to contain.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
Their tiny hairs contain toxins that may lead to itchy skin rashes, sore throats, breathing difficulties and eye irritation if touched or inhaled.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
Her laughter was like that of a baby discovering funniness for the first time and too little to contain it.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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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