contain

Example Sentences

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Martin believes the legislation is flawed because it does not contain a definition of what counts as a second home.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

He’s long resented her inability to contain the frenzy surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein files.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

Central banks in India, South Korea and New Zealand will deliver decisions as policymakers seek to contain the economic fallout of the war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

They are expensive to replace — between $1,000 and $4,000, according to AAA — because they contain precious metals.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

His mouth twitched with laughter that he struggled to contain.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros