contained; containing; contains
1
: to keep within limits: such as
c
: to follow successfully a policy of containment toward
efforts to contain Communism
d
: to prevent (an enemy or opponent) from advancing or from making a successful attack
2
: to restrain oneself
Examples of contain in a Sentence
The room was barely big enough to contain everyone who came to the meeting.
The book contains over 200 recipes.
The article contains information on how to plan your retirement.
foods that contain a high level of fat
The movie contains something for both children and adults.
State health officials have succeeded in containing the virus.
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Most dark chocolate products contain between 70 and 85% cocoa, though certain types can contain much lower and higher cocoa percentages.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 28 Oct. 2024
Many cooking sprays are made with refined oils, containing additives and propellants that aren't ideal for health-conscious cooks.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024
Green Bay will need similar pressure again to try containing one of the NFL’s hottest quarterbacks.
3.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
The fire department then placed a boom in the river to contain the spill.
—Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2024
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 28 Oct. 2024
Many cooking sprays are made with refined oils, containing additives and propellants that aren't ideal for health-conscious cooks.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024
Green Bay will need similar pressure again to try containing one of the NFL’s hottest quarterbacks.
3.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
The fire department then placed a boom in the river to contain the spill.
—Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Contain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contain. Accessed 9 Nov. 2024.
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