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contained

[kuhn-teynd] / kənˈteɪnd /












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Contained within a single room, the L.A. iteration is the “paranoic version,” Iñárritu says.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

Contained within the spills is human waste, wet wipes and sanitary products, which can pose a serious risk to the local wildlife, swimmers and others who use UK waterways.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2024

Contained within the Idaho State Treasurer’s Office and administered by the State Board of Education, the money would be sent to school districts that apply for them.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 22, 2024

Contained within are the five films in cases with black-and-white illustrated slipcovers and just a speck of color to make the monochrome imagery pop.

From Washington Times • Oct. 26, 2023

Contained in that 170-year- old architectural hodgepodge are many aspects of the modern history of prisons in the Western world.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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