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Holding or placing within limits; Containing, embracing, or comprising; Involving as a factor.

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Usage examples (35)
  • Home computers are being called upon to perform many new functions, including the consumption of homework formerly eaten by the dog.
  • Verb (used with object), : The package includes the computer, program, disks, and a manual
  • FORTUNE, is no stranger to Money, previously holding several positions with the title including executive editor.
  • It is equally the source of pleasure in variety, and in fact a higher term including both.
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