contain
Example Sentences
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Some are fragile and made mostly of fine-grained material, while others are stronger and contain visible inclusions embedded within the finer material.
From Science Daily • May 26, 2026
Libya holds Africa's largest oil reserves at around 48.4 billion barrels, and areas controlled by the family contain most of the oil fields and export terminals.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
They have been creating dykes and dams to contain any chemicals if the tank does spill - with the aim of preventing any substances from reaching storm drains or the ocean.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
Earlier in the day, there was good news for the crews who have been working around the clock to contain the situation.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
I’m coming, Togbe, my soul sang as I abandoned all struggle and felt myself drift down, down, down, filled with a joy I could barely contain.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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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