Example Sentences

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Its plight is spelled out in US securities filings containing cryptic language.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Faced with the twin challenges of managing protests and containing cartel networks, regional authorities are choosing deterrence over confrontation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The compromised tank threatened to blow up, affecting adjacent tanks also containing the toxic chemical methyl methacrylate which could have caused a large-scale public safety emergency.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The BHF and the British Nutrition Foundation say the best way to support your heart health is to follow established advice to eat a balanced diet containing a wide variety of fruit and vegetables.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

I lifted my hand to my head and discovered a wool hat that was barely containing my hair inside it.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin