Contain
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To defuse the accusations, the Underwoods claim that Adam took the pictures at their request as a present for them, and the romantic nature they contain is a reflection of Frank and Claire's relationship.
Source: Intimate Artistry
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Defuse and Contain. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/contain/defuse
Contain & Defuse. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/contain/defuse>.
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