as in composed
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as in included
to have as part of a whole
the contract contains several new clauses
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as in comprised
to be made up of
the recipe contains several parts
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as in calmed
to gain emotional or mental control of
could hardly contain herself when she heard that she had won the scholarship
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as in controlled
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)
frantic efforts to contain the spread of the disease
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Recent Examples of contained
Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 3 May 2022
The protests that break out in towns and villages often involve workers, farmers or other locals aggrieved by job losses, land disputes, pollution or other issues that usually remain contained.
—Amy Chang Chien, New York Times, 27 Nov. 2022
Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The lawmakers and staffers all had access to the classified information contained in news articles as part of their congressional oversight responsibilities, the report said.
—Ryan Lucas, NPR, 10 Dec. 2024
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Finally, the residue from shard #744 contained plant oils, animal fats, byproducts that may have come from fermentation (to make wine or beer), and sulfur.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 3 May 2022
The protests that break out in towns and villages often involve workers, farmers or other locals aggrieved by job losses, land disputes, pollution or other issues that usually remain contained.
—Amy Chang Chien, New York Times, 27 Nov. 2022
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The trailer had no ventilation and contained a makeshift toilet, a sofa and camping chairs.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The lawmakers and staffers all had access to the classified information contained in news articles as part of their congressional oversight responsibilities, the report said.
—Ryan Lucas, NPR, 10 Dec. 2024
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Even as the weapon appeared to jam, the shooter remained composed, standing over Thompson and firing again before walking away, leaving behind bullet casings inscribed with messages, multiple news outlets reported.Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Every scouting report starts with how to contain the 6-foot-7 post, who has become more composed, stronger and better conditioned as a junior.Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
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While no team would complete the course in the first year, DARPA held subsequent events including the DARPA Urban Challenge in 2007 to encourage investment in technology to enable vehicles to drive autonomously in cities.Gustavo Castillo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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In 2004, the Defense Advanced Research Projects agency (DARPA) held the Grand Challenge, a 150 mile course in the Mojave desert to spur development of autonomous vehicles.Gustavo Castillo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Forbes Valuation Sean Combs was once on the path to becoming a billionaire thanks to his extensive music career, business ventures that included the Sean John fashion and fragrance lines and founding the Revolt TV network and since unrealized plans to become a cannabis mogul.Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The plot is alleged to have included plans to kill Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, and Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, according to police statements.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Subscribers in that tier jumped 35% for the quarter and comprised 50% of new sign-ups.Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
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As of 2020, single-family homes comprised 81% of the town’s housing stock, with many situated on lots of an acre or larger.Ryan Macasero, The Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2024
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During our interview, Hyman and I talked through my test results, which calmed my anxiety.Angela Haupt, TIME, 4 Dec. 2024
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Things calmed down in the third quarter, but UConn gained the edge in field position and scored the go-ahead touchdown after taking over at midfield.Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 1 Dec. 2024
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Furthermore, the court found that the act burdens businesses with significant compliance costs—projected to exceed $22 billion in the first year alone—without clear safeguards against misuse of collected data.Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Available at 40% off for Cyber Monday, this robot can vacuum and mop your floors, and its base station will automatically suck out all the collected dirt, wash the mops, dry them, and refill the water tank, delivering a truly hands-free experience.PCMAG, PCMAG, 2 Dec. 2024
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The Enzo boasted active aerodynamics, using adjustable spoilers and diffusers on top of and below the body to manipulate the airflow to dial downforce up or down depending on speed and circumstance.Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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But Quinta Brunson’s workplace mockumentary about an underfunded, majority-Black public school in Philadelphia—which already boasted TV’s best comedy ensemble—may be ending 2024 with its strongest season yet.Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 10 Dec. 2024
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Add vitamin K Vitamin D is involved in bone metabolism, notably by increasing intestinal absorption of calcium, and indirectly of phosphorus.Mélanie Defouilloy, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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Listen to this article A tractor-trailer hauling thousands of pounds of metal beams was involved in a four-car crash on Interstate 395 in Norwich on Tuesday, leading to the beams coming loose and smashing through the cab area of the tractor-trailer, trapping the injured driver inside.Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Contained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contained. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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