Contain

To hold, have inside or include;
OR
To hold back, control

 
 
     

 

Paraphrasing example:
Original sentence:

"We are hoping that a vaccine will contain the flu epidemic." 

Paraphrased sentence:

We hope that a vaccine will help us keep the spread of flu under control.  

 
   
 

You try it:

Original sentence:

  "Emergency crews began work to contain the 30 to 60 gallons of motor oil that had spilled from the truck into the lake."

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