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The analysis relies on a local analysis; thus, making it computationally implementable. We present an efficient computational method that relies on semidefinite programming. Importantly, for cases where multiple equilibrium points exist, we show how to determine regions around an asymptotically stable equilibrium point that bounds solutions. These regions increase when systems are coupled as we observe when applying the presented analysis framework to a mathematical model of a continuous stirred tank reactor. 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