contained
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of contained
First recorded in 1400–50, contained is from the late Middle English word conteynyd. See contain, -ed 2
Example Sentences
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The softer oil prices also reflect growing optimism that the disruption to Middle Eastern crude exports can be contained, according to Samer Hasn at XS.com.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
His possessions included his phone and rucksack, which contained a laptop, some school material, and a book he was reading, 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos by Jordan Peterson.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
Even more striking, the energy contained in the turbulence was approximately 100 times greater than previous estimates.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 15, 2026
Popular risk indicators remained relatively contained, raising the risk that investors might be feeling complacent about all of these risks.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
These books supposedly contained details on people who regularly attended séances—living and dead relatives, important dates, work histories, the questions asked, and answers given at prior sessions.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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