Checks sanction's changed (8)

I believe the answer is:

contains

'checks' is the definition.
(I know this)

'sanction's changed' is the wordplay.
'changed' indicates anagramming the letters.
'sanction' with letters rearranged gives 'CONTAINS'.

(Other definitions for contains that I've seen before include "Holds, comprises" , "Holds or accomodates" , "Has within" , "Keeps under control" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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