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as in holding
to have within
the top drawer of the cabinet contains my stamp collection
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as in including
to have as part of a whole
the contract contains several new clauses
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as in comprising
to be made up of
the recipe contains several parts
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as in composing
to gain emotional or mental control of
could hardly contain herself when she heard that she had won the scholarship
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as in controlling
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 containing
Police found a small plastic bag containing crystal powder residue that officers suspected was meth or cocaine, according to an affidavit, the Los Angeles Times reported.
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Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 26 Mar. 2026
Workers discovered a grave containing human remains beneath tiles after part of the floor of St Peter and Paul Church subsided in February, triggering a race to identify the skeleton through DNA testing.
—Reuters, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
It is planned to be a three-story development containing 45 one-bedroom apartments and 36 two-bedroom apartments, with units ranging from 780 to 1,243 square feet.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
After some awkward pleasantries, a single white envelope containing deal terms was slid across the table.
—Matthew Herper, STAT, 25 Mar. 2026
Navas-Rosette will report to Leslie Lawson Sims, who will lead a new people and culture team containing two existing groups, Coleman said.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
In making his pitch, Rubio said, Rivera opened his computer and showed the GOP senator an online bank account with JP Morgan Chase containing a substantial amount of money that Rivera said Gorrín would use to support the opposition in Venezuela.
—Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Sweet snacks like ice cream, sherbet, frozen yogurt and other frozen fruit items containing no more than 50% fruit juice by volume are also allowed.
—Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 24 Mar. 2026
In July 2024, an undercover agent was able to connect directly to a remote host computer and download several files containing child pornography, according to the affidavit.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 26 Mar. 2026
Workers discovered a grave containing human remains beneath tiles after part of the floor of St Peter and Paul Church subsided in February, triggering a race to identify the skeleton through DNA testing.
—Reuters, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
It is planned to be a three-story development containing 45 one-bedroom apartments and 36 two-bedroom apartments, with units ranging from 780 to 1,243 square feet.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
After some awkward pleasantries, a single white envelope containing deal terms was slid across the table.
—Matthew Herper, STAT, 25 Mar. 2026
Navas-Rosette will report to Leslie Lawson Sims, who will lead a new people and culture team containing two existing groups, Coleman said.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
In making his pitch, Rubio said, Rivera opened his computer and showed the GOP senator an online bank account with JP Morgan Chase containing a substantial amount of money that Rivera said Gorrín would use to support the opposition in Venezuela.
—Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Sweet snacks like ice cream, sherbet, frozen yogurt and other frozen fruit items containing no more than 50% fruit juice by volume are also allowed.
—Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 24 Mar. 2026
In July 2024, an undercover agent was able to connect directly to a remote host computer and download several files containing child pornography, according to the affidavit.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for containing
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Iran's players sing the national anthem, holding school bags symbolizing children killed at a school in Minab, before a soccer match between Iran and Nigeria, in Antalya, Turkey, on March 27, 2026.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Temptations to overspend will surface, but the key is holding steady without being rigid.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Shah’s Western orientation extended to culture, and a wide range of artistically important international films could be seen in Tehran, in time including those of the French New Wave.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Only about 150 vessels, including tankers and container ships, have transited since March 1, according to Lloyd’s List Intelligence shipping information firm.—
David McHugh,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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But in a market comprising more than 44 countries, and hundreds of companies that have been operating for over a century, making the necessary changes at speed is no easy thing.—
Francesca Cassidy,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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On a screen behind him and projected onto the walls of the venue is a steady stream of psychedelic imagery, comprising the work of 20 different artists being blended in real time by projection artist Michael Strauss.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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The video depicted fingers on a MIDI keyboard, turning knobs, pushing buttons and supposedly composing the song in real time.—
Sam Davies,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
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The filmmaker shows a strong handle over the film’s fanciful tone and fitfully filthy sense of humor, and he’s credited with composing the film’s score full of squawking brass instruments and skittish strings in addition to writing, directing and editing.—
Stephen Saito,
Variety,
16 Mar. 2026
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The vendor chalked this up to Apple controlling the entire update stack, as opposed to Android, where updates are likely fragmented across diverse manufacturers and device types.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
28 Mar. 2026
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Lenney also advocated for controlling the demand side of the market, addressing the housing crunch by restricting who could buy homes by banning large institutions from purchasing them as investments.—
Mark Dee
March 28,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
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This model is also the brand’s most durable yet, boasting an extreme IP69 rating for water and dust resistance, paired with a versatile triple 50MP camera system that captures professional-grade detail across wide, ultra-wide, and telephoto shots.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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The petition is currently open for anyone to sign, at press time boasting more than 4,000 signatures.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
30 Mar. 2026
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Concord police said a physical altercation involving several adults, near an elementary school, ended with a man dying Wednesday evening.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The allegations follow the November dismissal of a prior mortgage fraud case against James involving her home in Virginia, which was thrown out over procedural issues tied to the prosecutor’s appointment, not the underlying claims.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Apr. 2026
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Details like the wrought iron bed frame, small olive trees indoors, and sea foam bedding only heighten the appeal of this quiet, calming retreat.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Architectural Digest,
25 Mar. 2026
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It’s made with 96% snail secretion filtrate, a humectant-rich ingredient known for calming irritation, fading post-acne marks, and supporting skin repair.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Mar. 2026
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