contain
Example Sentences
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However, while tea has numerous benefits, commercial tea products such as bottled or bubble tea, often contain sugar, artificial sweeteners, and preservatives, which may reduce or negate the health benefits.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 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
Officials anticipated the arrival of screwworm in the United States and say they’re prepared to contain it.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
I keep finding samples that primarily contain silicon or aluminum or magnesium.
From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga
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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