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

Another problem for Tortorella will be containing Ovechkin and his linemates, Nicklas Backstrom and Marcus Johansson.

From New York Times • May 6, 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