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# CONTAINS

CONTAINS( `column`, `search value` )

Checks if a `column`  of text contains given `search value`(s). Supports partial matches.

### Arguments

| Input          | Description                                        |
| -------------- | -------------------------------------------------- |
| `column`       | Column of strings to search for `search values`(s) |
| `search value` | `Value`(s) to search for in `column`               |

### Output

Outputs `true` or `false` results for each value

### Example

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