contained
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of contained
First recorded in 1400–50, contained is from the late Middle English word conteynyd. See contain, -ed 2
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A former street dog who seemingly couldn’t be contained, Anchovy Jack could even leap over fences.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026
It said the perpetrators used "more advanced and deceptive" methods to build trust with him, such as sharing social media accounts that contained personal images.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
They argue the Budget contained voter-friendly measures on the cost of living, such as £100 help for many with energy bills and extending VAT cuts on electricity bills.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
In 1855, British astronomer William Jacob proposed that the system contained a planet, making it the first star system to host an officially proposed exoplanet candidate.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2026
Instead, I relieved myself where they did: in a room that contained a shiny white bowl half-filled with a small pool of liquid.
From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth
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