contained
Example Sentences
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As of Saturday morning, the 4,176-acre fire was 45% contained, according to Cal Fire.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
These samples contained similar clusters of inflamed cells to those observed in the mice.
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
"Everything was there, but a little bit contained, a little bit restrained," he said.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
On another, it is a limited engagement whose consequences can be contained and whose risks are overstated.
From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026
Hamilton’s last days contained several other incidents of equivalent poignancy, though they were only recognizable when viewed through the knowledge of the looming duel.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
