Sentence examples for contained if from inspiring English sources
The threat appeared to be contained, if not removed.
The first of the rows was contained, if not resolved.
Mr. Linford said he believed that spammers could be contained, if not eliminated.
Basque terrorism might then be more easily contained, if not necessarily extinguished.
This problem might have been better contained if international peacekeepers had been stationed throughout the country, not just in Kabul.
By mid-week, however, a swift response from the Vatican seemed to have contained, if not neutralised, the controversy.
The cell suspension was mixed with a solution containing IF-0a, tetrazolium violet (Redox dye D), PM 1 additive and water according to the manufacturer's instructions (Biolog).
She has managed to contain, if not totally defuse, the carpetbagger issue.
Some expert birders say the book contains, if anything, too much information.
A fourth was to contain if not squash jihadist groups, such as al-Qaeda.
Senior officials spoke of concern that other Islamic groups, without the hierarchical structure of the Brotherhood, might prove more difficult to contain if clashes continued in coming days.
