contain
verb (used with object)
to hold or include within its volume or area.
is containing
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present progressiveof contain (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Ms. Corradi’s first order of business is containing the rat situation in Harlem.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 13, 2023
The challenge for the Americans is containing Canada's relentlessly dynamic, quick-strike transition attack, which scored five times in a first-period span of 3:24 against Switzerland to set an Olympic record for the fastest five goals.
From Fox News ● Feb. 15, 2022
Yet prior to the new study, only humans and thrush nightingales have been observed singing songs that have a rhythmical structure—that is, containing features such as a “categorical rhythm.”
From Science Magazine ● Oct. 25, 2021
All-Star Paul George is containing Carmelo Anthony, Roy Hibbert is protecting the paint and the Knicks just don't know where else to look.
From Seattle Times ● May 15, 2013
THE TOP OF THE CAP.—This is a worked from the centre, and gradually increased until of the same dimensions as the band, that is, containing 240 stitches.
From The Ladies' Work-Book Containing Instructions In Knitting, Crochet, Point-Lace, etc. by Unknown
