contain
Example Sentences
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Most presidential check-up reports, though, contain details of mundane ailments: "Doctors removed a precancerous skin lesion from the tip of his nose", reads a New York Times report on Bill Clinton's annual checkup from 1996.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
Global health authorities quickly sought to contain the spread of the virus that carries a high fatality rate.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
So attempts to contain the virus's spread have had to rely mainly on protective measures and rapid contact tracing.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
Because these tissues contain large amounts of water, scientists found that applying a mild electric current can temporarily alter the tissue's acidity level, or pH.
From Science Daily • May 28, 2026
Andre is still trying to contain his giggles, and I swear Dad cracks a smile too.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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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