was containing
- past progressive of contain.
Example Sentences
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A key to success for Birmingham was containing electrifying tailback Elijah Lux, who began the night with 1,903 yards rushing and 19 touchdowns.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 5, 2021
The key to the upset, though, was containing Alabama from three-point range, and the Crimson Tide finished just 7 for 28 from deep.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 28, 2021
A relatively low number of 108 deaths had been recorded on Monday, leading to hope that Mexico was containing the spread because the daily toll had been falling since last week.
From The Guardian ● May 13, 2020
I looked up to see him standing in the front of the room, eyes wide, mouth shut tight as if he was containing rage, or tears, or both.
From Salon ● Jan. 3, 2016
Only a small, leather case it was, containing a miniature.
From The Noank's Log A Privateer of the Revolution by Stoddard, W. O.
