contain
Example Sentences
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In the email sent to those affected, Carter said, after detecting the attack, the university "immediately took the affected systems offline to contain the incident and launched a comprehensive investigation".
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
All of the experts I spoke with emphasized that responding well is necessary not just to save lives but also to contain the spread—a priority of governments the world over.
From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026
They worry that if they wait for evidence from the next round of wage negotiations, it will be too late to contain inflation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Herbs can contain powerful compounds, and their effects may vary depending on preparation, dose, and product quality.
From Science Daily • Jun. 7, 2026
Page after page of the minutes of the early years of the Royal contain variations on the themes of ‘Mr Hooke produced...’
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
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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