contained
Americanadjective
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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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Robinson refused to give officers the Pin to his phone during the stop, saying that the device contained confidential journalistic material.
From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026
The researchers argued that the standard approach for measuring cosmic expansion using supernovae, the explosive deaths of stars, contained fundamental flaws.
From Science Daily • Jun. 13, 2026
Core inflation remains relatively contained, giving the Fed room to keep rates on hold for a while longer, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
Barely contained by screen, it resembles a microscope slide teeming with bacteria.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Since we got here, I’ve tried to believe the situation with Mom would be contained to this summer.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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