contain
verb (used with object)
to hold or include within its volume or area.
contains
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present tense formof contain (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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The Justice Department has asked that the 163-page renovation plan, developed by the real-estate services and development company JLL, be kept sealed out of public view because it contains details about the building’s security.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
The ratings firm eventually expects a deal to be reached that contains the fallout.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
Because the galaxy contains relatively few stars, it provided an unusually dark background that made the dim stream easier to distinguish.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 24, 2026
The southern hemisphere contains more of the planet's ocean water than the northern hemisphere and so exerts a bigger influence on average sea temperatures.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
If I could get it loose, I could connect it to my Netbook upstairs and see what it contains.
From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson
