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contained

[kuhn-teynd] / kənˈteɪnd /












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The concept of the Great American Novel, introduced by John W. De Forest in 1868, has always been a mirage, since the country is too varied to be contained in a single work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

Cheaper "value range" products given to dogs, cats and wild animals contained more than the expensive ones, it found.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

The plea bargain contained a number of waivers.

From Slate • Jun. 18, 2026

Researchers from the Dasman Diabetes Institute in Kuwait examined what happened when mice were fed a low-fat diet that contained no sucrose, a common form of sugar.

From Science Daily • Jun. 14, 2026

A shelf along the wall contained a kerosene lantern, spare wicks, matches, and oil.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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