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as in to include
to have as part of a whole
the contract contains several new clauses
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as in to comprise
to be made up of
the recipe contains several parts
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as in to regulate
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)
frantic efforts to contain the spread of the disease
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Recent Examples of contain
Texans getting any unsolicited packages containing seeds should avoid doing any gardening with them.
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Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 6 Jan. 2026
Cabbage Raw cabbage contains the complex sugar raffinose and sulfur-containing compounds that can increase gas during digestion.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 6 Jan. 2026
By keeping the airflow contained and controlled, the robot minimizes any risk while still providing effective cooling.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
This blend can sometimes contain as much fat or more than regular ground beef.
—Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2026
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Miami’s first Black Art Basel exhibit was held at the Lyric Theater.—
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He was tagged and pictured holding a skull on the group page, ABC 6 reported.—
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Molinaro’s visit will include a ride on the Blue Line and a roundtable with local officials and business leaders, according to Cagle.—
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All programs — including athletics, community education and adult education — are cancelled Thursday and Friday.—
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This is where the Greenpoint comes from, an excellent neo-classic riff on a Manhattan that was invented at Milk & Honey in New York, and comprises the classic build of Manhattan—rye, sweet vermouth, and bitters—into which has been spliced the inimitable French herbal liqueur, Yellow Chartreuse.—
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Four Seasons Puerto Rico comprises 104 guest rooms and 35 suites, along with a portfolio of private residences that anchor the property’s buy-in offerings.—
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Material Many menstrual cups are composed of medical-grade silicone, which is perfect for anyone with a latex allergy.—
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Dressed in athleisure, Maduro appears composed, almost casual—closer to a figure en route to a tennis match than one forcibly removed from power.—
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According to Spark Biomedical, this stimulation regulates the nervous system and influences blood flow.—
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The devices measure pollutants regulated by the EPA, including nitrogen oxides, ozone and particulate matter from sources like gas turbines, factories and heavy traffic.—
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This single-story home boasts a generous living space with four bedrooms and two baths.—
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Both nations boast vast petroleum reserves and extensive mineral wealth, long positioning themselves as anti-imperialist adversaries of the US.—
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Thousands of people took to the streets of downtown Los Angeles on Saturday afternoon to protest federal immigration activity after agents were involved in two different shootings this week, one that left a woman dead in Minneapolis and another that wounded two people in Portland, Oregon.—
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Homeland Security officials said the pair attempted to run over immigration officers with their car and say both are involved with gang Tren de Aragua.—
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Pair it with a calming playlist and deep breaths, and even a red-eye can feel restorative.—
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It's designed to offer a satisfying and calming shuffling motion, guided by a strong magnet and a seamless sliding track on the inside.—
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“Contain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contain. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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