Synonym: comprise, consist of, control, curb, hold, include, involve, restrain. Similar words: container, maintain, confrontation, on the contrary, retain, obtain, sustain, certain. Meaning: [kən'teɪn] v. 1. include or contain; have as a component 2. contain or hold; have within 3. lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits 4. be divisible by 5. be capable of holding or containing 6. hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of.
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151. But defense attorneys in a number of cases already are being notified that the document may contain information pertaining to their clients.
152. With most airlines, the booklets contain four coupons, each good for a one-way flight.
153. In contrast, the charter party bill of lading did not contain the charter party contract, but incorporated it by reference.
154. Fruit juices contain natural sugars anyway, so added sugar may only have the effect of making your child expect oversweet drinks.
155. Even sports drinks may not contain enough electrolytes -- or the body may not absorb them well enough -- to prevent problems.
156. The vials were found to contain 5 percent to 24 percent alcohol but were not labeled as containing alcohol.
157. They contain, rather like a blackhead(sentencedict.com), a plug of material which can be expressed if the lesion is squeezed.
158. But some leading shampoos and conditioners contain small amounts of bleaching agents to promote blonde colouring.
159. Most polyester duvets contain the most technically advanced non-allergenic filling which have the advantage of being machine washable.
160. So a Creature object will contain the species field in addition to the name and description fields inherited from the Thing class.
161. The diet must contain a suitable range of proteins and amino acids.
162. Thirty years ago, farmers say, the government acted decisively and quickly to contain hoof and mouth.
163. Most liquid or powdered ginseng products contain no alcohol, state officials said.
164. For example, a warrant will usually not be a liability as it does not contain an obligation to transfer economic benefits.
165. Critical seminars within the university may sometimes blur this distinction if they contain elements of genuine intellectual exchange.
166. Mr Birchall also knew that acid waters, which contain higher levels of aluminium, are lethal to fish.
167. The area may contain up to 2 billion barrels of oil.
168. His memoirs are simply a blow-by-blow account of battles[sentencedict.com], and contain very little personal comment or reflection.
169. By the time a barrister is considered for judicial appointment, the dossier will contain considerable information about him or her.
170. Matched brass florets mark the corners of the three leather volumes that contain them, and delicate brass chains fasten their bindings.
171. Can administrators ban the distribution of underground newspapers that contain advertisements for drug paraphernalia?
172. The roots of the reeds contain naturally occurring bacteria which transform toxic elements contained in factory effluent, into benign substances.
173. Some sections of the book reference journal articles exclusively, with no annotations as to what these journal articles contain.
174. Multi-player dungeons contain not only people but also bots-non-human programs that imitate people.
175. Indeed, three separate classes of meteorites are known that contain Martian atmospheric gases.
176. Certain foods seem to contain more potent allergens than others.
177. Special anti-condensation and anti-fungicide paints are available, but they contain a range of harmful chemicals and are best avoided.
178. Many pages of the New Testament contain quotations or allusions to the Old Testament.
179. People who are allergic to eggs will probably be allergic to Egg Beaters since they contain egg white.
180. Spread over 112,000 acres, the Sterkfontein and associated sites contain the largest number of fossils found anywhere in the world.
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