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contain

[kuhn-teyn] / kənˈteɪn /




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Guidance should be fairly balanced given the geopolitical tensions, though Nomura anticipates some saber rattling to help contain inflation expectations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

But other products, like washing machines, that contain a significant amount of the metals will be subject to a 25% flat tariff.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

"Urine does naturally contain all of the nutrients that plants need such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, but it also contains a variety of contaminants," explained Olivia Wilson, NPK Recovery's research and development scientist.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The provided search results do not contain perspectives defending or opposing the sanctions from a pro-sanctions policy standpoint.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Although rural counties contain only 20 percent of the U.S. population, 60 percent of new prison construction occurs there.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander