contain
A2Frequent NGSL-1UK /kənˈteɪn/US /kənˈteɪn/
Meaning
verb
if something contains something else, it has that thing inside it or as part of it
“This drink doesn't contain any alcohol.”
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“each containing 100 or more people.”
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And when there's deadlines, the effects of procrastination are contained to the short term because the Panic Monster gets involved.
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