contained
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
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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It is unclear if the Arizona-bound shipment also contained PBR beer.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
Despite higher inflation, inflation expectations have remained relatively contained while real yields have moved higher.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026
Most notably, the resulting carbon-neutral biomass contained 1.64 µg of active vitamin B12 per 100 grams, compared with 0.7-1.5 μg per 100 grams in beef.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026
The company, through Singer, said the lawsuit contained “unproven” allegations about the cause of the fire and who is responsible for the winemakers’ alleged losses.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026
Regina accompanied Bobby to the club, but as soon as he began to play she left to browse at the nearby Strand Bookstore, whose shelves contained millions of used books.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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