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contained
[kuhn-teynd]
adjective
showing restraint or calmness; controlled; poised.
She was contained throughout the ordeal.
Other 51Թ Forms
- containedly adverb
- subcontained adjective
- uncontained adjective
- well-contained adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of contained1
Example Sentences
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.
Johnson's controversial list initially contained eight names rejected by the body which approves appointments to the House of Lords.
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.
Police also recovered his phone which contained a wealth of incriminating messages.
Caught in the crossfire of this row were other useful proposals contained within the bill, including:
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