contains
- present tense form of contain (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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Spoiler alert: This post contains details from the new film “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
This story contains details some might find distressing.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
The South Downs National Park is considered one of the best places in the region for glow worms because it contains some of the country's darkest skies.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Fortunately, the reported deal contains an escape clause.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
Any material that advocates democracy, exposes wrongdoing by the Japanese military, or contains anti-Japanese sentiment is confiscated.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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