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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Earlier measurements suggested WASP-94A b contained hundreds of times more oxygen and carbon than Jupiter, something that did not fit with existing theories of planet formation.
From Science Daily • May 27, 2026
These included “Saxophone Colossus,” which contained his most famous composition, the calypso tune “St. Thomas.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
The Cube – a massive structure of flats and offices that could have contained the Empire State Building 20 times over – has been jettisoned entirely.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
He received a denial from ICE in mid-April that contained no explanation.
From Salon • May 24, 2026
In its original conception, the book had only contained thirteen games and the working title was just that: Thirteen Games.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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