How to Use contain in a Sentence

contain

verb

• The movie contains something for both children and adults.
• The room was barely big enough to contain everyone who came to the meeting.
• State health officials have succeeded in containing the virus.
• The article contains information on how to plan your retirement.
• The book contains over 200 recipes.
• If Salpointe can contain the run, expect Salpointe to come out on top.
  — Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 17 Nov. 2022
• Boar hair is similar in structure to human hair and both contain keratin, which is the protein that forms the strength of your hair.
  — Cristina Montemayor, Men's Health, 17 Nov. 2022
• This means that investments should contain various sets of asset classes.
  — Omni Corp, The Salt Lake Tribune, 28 Nov. 2022
• Interestingly, many of the injections don't contain a drug at all.
  — Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2022
• Most equipment financing and leasing contain a provision for what happens with the equipment at the end of the term.
  — Chris Scharman, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
• Hint #2: The answer contains two vowels, one of which functions as a consonant in a different word structure.
  — Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
• While much of the rest of the world struggled to contain the spread and suffered mass deaths, China was able to quell the initial outbreak and prevent a national health crisis.
  — Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 28 Nov. 2022
• The articles added Wednesday contain claims that Mr. Krasner and his office have misled judges in some cases, as well as victims of crime.
  — Scott Calvert, WSJ, 16 Nov. 2022
• Instead, Harshman will remain operated by the district and will contain both dual-language and high-ability programs.
  — Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Nov. 2022
• Avocados Avocados contain persin, which is toxic to several bird species.
  — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
• Two particular triggers stand out: an adrenaline-secreting tumor and the epi-pens used for anaphylactic shock, which contain adrenaline.
  — Time, 1 Dec. 2022
• Toner may contain different acids that can help balance your skin's pH—ultimately reducing that irritation.
  — Amanda Svachula, Health, 27 Dec. 2024
• The upload contained two photos of the small white dog.
  — Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 6 Dec. 2023
• Be sure to use straw and not hay, which contains many weed seeds.
  — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
• The fire department then placed a boom in the river to contain the spill.
  — Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2024
• Kyung Hee did the thing with her hands in front of her mouth, to contain her laughter.
  — Han Ong, The New Yorker, 9 Jan. 2023
• In that case, the cover is enough to contain the foam or bead filling.
  — Samantha S. Thorpe, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2023
• This post contains spoilers for the first five episodes of The Witcher season 3.
  — Megan McCluskey, Time, 30 June 2023
• The law contains an exemption for chains that bake bread and sell it as a stand-alone item.
  — Fielding Buck, Orange County Register, 2 Mar. 2024
• Close blinds, curtains and doors to contain the cooler air.
  — Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 4 July 2024
• Sofia: They’re just supposed to contain water and bring it to your mouth!
  — Quartz Staff, Quartz, 16 May 2023
• The wallet contained the man’s bank card, EBT card, appointment cards, and $21.
  — Maggie Ybarra, Baltimore Sun, 3 July 2024
• Much of the law is contained in the Geneva Conventions, which most countries and states have agreed to abide by.
  — Lauren Dunn, NBC News, 19 Oct. 2023
• This post contains details from Dancing With the Stars Week 9.
  — Katie Campione, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
• The affidavit did not contain any details about who the owners were on the ID chips.
  — Claire Osborn, Austin American-Statesman, 20 Nov. 2024

Last Updated: 5 Jan 2025