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contains

  • present tense form of contain (3rd person singular).

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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