contain
Example Sentences
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Martinez struggled to contain his emotions while co-owners Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens greeted the players before they collected their medals.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
"Canada is blessed that vast amounts of its territories, especially on the Canadian Shield, contain the right rocks and minerals to create this natural hydrogen."
From Science Daily • May 20, 2026
Contracts may also be rescinded if they contain unconscionable terms, meaning the agreement is extremely one-sided or harsh — especially in cases involving a serious mistake by one party that makes enforcement unfair.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
The U.S. and U.N. agencies have assembled medical supplies—including tents, beds and protective gear—ready for delivery to contain the outbreak.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
The lyrics to these songs contain literary and social references, and are rife for inclusion in the interdisciplinary classroom.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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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