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contained

[kuhn-teynd]

adjective

  1. showing restraint or calmness; controlled; poised.

    She was contained throughout the ordeal.



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Other 51Թ Forms

  • containedly adverb
  • subcontained adjective
  • uncontained adjective
  • well-contained adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of contained1

First recorded in 1400–50, contained is from the late Middle English word conteynyd. See contain, -ed 2
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Authorities said they recovered a target list from a vehicle used by the suspect that reportedly contained the names of several Democratic politicians who supported abortion rights, as well as abortion providers.

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Johnson's controversial list initially contained eight names rejected by the body which approves appointments to the House of Lords.

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By Friday, Marines had been deployed in Los Angeles, with little clarity on whether their guns contained live rounds and under what circumstances they were authorized to fire.

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Police also recovered his phone which contained a wealth of incriminating messages.

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Caught in the crossfire of this row were other useful proposals contained within the bill, including:

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