contain
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It’s: How much can we contain the spread?
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
DR Congo will be competitive but they still might struggle to contain Portugal's midfield, which is eye-wateringly good.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Both Raman and Pratt said the city was ill-prepared to contain the blazes that destroyed thousands of homes, including Pratt’s.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
To accomplish this, the researchers turned to metamaterials, engineered materials that contain microscopic repeating structures designed to interact with energy in highly controlled ways.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
Mrs. Bennet deigned not to make any reply; but, unable to contain herself, began scolding one of her daughters.
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
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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