contain
verb (used with object)
to hold or include within its volume or area.
will be containing
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future progressiveof contain.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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Seattle’s biggest challenge will be containing DeAndre Hopkins.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2022
Defensively, the Redskins’ biggest challenge will be containing running back Derrick Henry.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 22, 2018
Switzerland’s main challenge against Sweden will be containing the twin brothers Daniel and Henrik Sedin.
From New York Times ● May 19, 2013
For Illinois, the key will be containing Northwestern's 3-point happy offense, an offense that presents a unique set of challenges for the Illini.
From Chicago Tribune ● Jan. 7, 2011
"The hope is that they will be containing all of the oil that is coming out of that well by the end of July," Mr. Axelrod told "Fox News Sunday."
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2010
