- present tense form of contain (3rd person singular).
contains
Example Sentences
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"This type of fleece, which contains kemp," Bellis explains, "that will tend to go into a carpet blend because of the colour."
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
Managers of the Metropolitan Water District, which supplies nearly 19 million people, have said the federal plan represents a vital step, but they’re disappointed it contains no water reductions for the upstream states.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
Either this contains tees, $20 or an egg salad sandwich from the 90s.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
The imaginary collaboration also contains a historical wrinkle: Washington never actually lived in the White House.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026
I clutch the bag that contains my props, including my headscarf.
From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan
