Query on Most Famous ESPN Catchphrases (UNCLASSIFIED)

[Mullins, Bill CIV (US)]

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> The ESPN network is known for its vivid catchphrases, such as Dan
> Patrick's "You can't stop him, you can only hope to contain him."

This one always bugged me a little -- if you contain someone, haven't
you (by definition) also stopped him?

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