Talk:contain

Progressive tense
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)
 * Yet, it's not possible for any meaning in the OALD --Backinstadiums (talk) 10:43, 22 August 2021 (UTC)