contain

Example Sentences

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But they were not to be contained for long as Odsonne Edouard teed up Said to open the scoring in the 24th minute.

From Barron's

Orchestrated by the brilliant Finn Russell and playing with a ruthlessness that a shell-shocked England could not contain, the Scots were a team reborn.

From BBC

The human gut contains billions of bacteria representing about 4,600 species.

From Science Daily

“Fists of Freedom” contains several interviews from sports and media figures who were present or covered the proceedings and had strong opinions about the gesture.

From Los Angeles Times

Posting on social media, Bowman said the suitcase contained sentimental items in a jewellery box, including a pinkie ring with her grandfather's ashes in it.

From BBC