contain
Example Sentences
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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
The UAE's foreign ministry denied that the shipment contained weapons and expressed "deep regret" at the Saudi statement.
From BBC
The rift is an unwelcome complication as the U.S. works to keep Iran contained and persuade Tehran to give up its nuclear program.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
