contain
Example Sentences
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It was ostensibly to save energy because of the cold weather, though it was seen by many Iranians as an attempt to contain the protests.
From BBC
Detailed chemical analyses showed that MPs DOM contains a wide range of molecules derived from plastic additives, monomers, oligomers, and fragments formed through photo oxidized reactions.
From Science Daily
The Sun contains more than 99% of the solar system's total mass, and its gravitational influence dominates planetary motion.
From Science Daily
The continuing protests add more pressure on the government struggling to contain widespread discontent.
A French ban on the production and sale of cosmetics and most clothing containing polluting and health-threatening "forever chemicals" goes into force on Thursday.
From Barron's
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