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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
MorningStar Farms recalled certain Buffalo Chik'n Nuggets and Hot & Spicy Sausage Patties because the products may contain plastic pieces, according to a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recall report.
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Greta Cross,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
The records also showed county officials learned the property contained roughly 25 shipping containers used to store fireworks.
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Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Authorities also observed another man, identified as Di, frequently visiting the apartment and collecting packages containing white mice that had been purchased online.
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Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
The creatures also form white, silky nests on the infested oak trees, which contain more of the toxic hairs.
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Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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Greta Cross,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
The records also showed county officials learned the property contained roughly 25 shipping containers used to store fireworks.
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Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Authorities also observed another man, identified as Di, frequently visiting the apartment and collecting packages containing white mice that had been purchased online.
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Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
The creatures also form white, silky nests on the infested oak trees, which contain more of the toxic hairs.
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Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contain
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Those arrested for criminal conduct must be held accountable in our court system.
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The toys clanked, the players held their breath and onlookers whispered strategies on the sidelines – until a winner was crowned.
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Hired for four years at a salary of $440,000, Carvalho quickly adopted a strategic plan that included detailed, regular review of a school’s test scores — from both the annual state tests and periodic district assessments.
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That has caused several groups to propose their own ways to fix the program, including a Washington think tank whose paper proposed capping annual Social Security benefits at $100,000 to shore up the retirement trust fund.
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In the field, such systems would likely comprise a backpack that contains batteries and cooling systems.
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Clad in three-piece tailoring, pristine shoes and often a jaunty hat, this group comprises the influencers, brand founders, buyers, and journalists that orbit the menswear market.
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Music for this episode was composed by Ramtin Arablouie, and his band, Drop Electric, which includes Navid Marvi, Sho Fujiwara, and Anya Mizani.
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The mosaic is composed of nine photographs, each covering an area of the sky larger than the Moon.
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State lawmakers have stepped back from earlier, wider-ranging attempts to regulate AI that were vetoed or otherwise derailed by governors who viewed the measures as too onerous toward the industry’s development, including efforts to hold developers accountable for bias in AI systems.
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The candidates in the crowded field have traded barbs about Bores’ supposed ties to Big Tech and outside groups have poured millions into the race both supporting and opposing his proposals to regulate artificial intelligence.
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This New York suburb, in Westchester County, boasts an average household income of $612,591 as of 2024.
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The clutch-sized Fyy Electronic Organizer comes in 23 vibrant colors, is crafted from water-resistant fabric, and boasts eight compartments for organizing charging cords, earbuds, cables, power banks, and even a passport.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also warned that Washington would not tolerate any tolling system on Hormuz, saying his agency would aggressively target any actors involved.
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The pathologist documented extensive bruising and hemorrhage involving Joanna’s abdomen, flanks, back, buttocks, thighs and lower extremities, according to the affidavit.
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Sensory gardens with calming nature sounds, plants kids are welcome to touch and benches are available to help guests reset in a less stimulating environment.
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Review your calendar and plan a calming meal, then notice how a thoughtful boundary protects your energy with someone close by.
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“Contain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contain. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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