Talk:contain

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Latest comment: 2 years ago by Backinstadiums in topic Progressive tense
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Progressive tense[edit]

Latest comment: 2 years ago2 comments1 person in discussion

Progressive tenses are possible for the meanings 

To keep under proper control; restrain: He could not contain {his amusement - himself}. 
To prevent or hold back the advance, spread, or influence of: worked night and day to contain the epidemic. --Backinstadiums (talk) 10:41, 22 August 2021 (UTC)Reply
Yet, it's not possible for any meaning in the OALD --Backinstadiums (talk) 10:43, 22 August 2021 (UTC)Reply
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