contained
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- containedly adverb
- subcontained adjective
- uncontained adjective
- well-contained adjective
Etymology
Origin of contained
First recorded in 1400–50, contained is from the late Middle English word conteynyd. See contain, -ed 2
Example Sentences
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“This is primarily due to the evolution of a strain of influenza A that has drifted away from what is contained in the vaccine.”
From Salon
The leak "was immediately contained and isolated," and the lines will be brought to the surface for inspection and repair, the company added.
From Barron's
If the script had contained that “I love you” line, she says, “It would’ve been like, ‘What?
From Los Angeles Times
One high-profile California public official who was unaware he had been named in a UCC claim until contacted by The Times said he was alarmed to find that the filing contained his home address.
From Los Angeles Times
The foreign-exchange markets appear to be viewing this development as a contained headline risk rather than an event with meaningful macro or policy implications, the team adds.
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