contained
Americanadjective
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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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About 50 gallons of water spilled into a storm drain at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove, and testing is underway to see if the water contained any toxic chemicals, Orange County health officials said Friday.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
Charlie contained multitudes, and I took some satisfaction from the eulogies noticing that fact.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
The donations were contained in the latest publication of large donations by the Electoral Commission, covering the first three months of this year.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Asked whether he would reveal the contents of the deal with China, Wale said it contained a non-disclosure agreement and he had not seen it until just before his visit to Australia.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
The envelope contained the cash equivalent of $750 in Swedish krona.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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