had contained
- past perfect of contain.
Example Sentences
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The latest incident near what is usually the world's busiest airport for international travel affected a fuel tank, the Dubai media office said, later adding that authorities had contained the fire and reporting no injuries.
From Barron's ● Mar. 16, 2026
If the early universe had contained perfectly equal amounts of both, everything would have disappeared.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 3, 2026
Crews initially thought they had contained the Lachman fire, but federal prosecutors say it flared up again days later — growing into the Palisades fire.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2025
In Thursday's judgement, Mr Justice Baker said Shah was "not a trustworthy individual" and his testimony had contained "implausible claims and obvious lies".
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2025
He strolled over to the boxes that had contained the books that were now burnt to ashes, and reached into one.
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
