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Example Sentences

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But it was the contents of his carry-on bag that proved truly unnerving.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Megan Williams, for Barrow, said it was clear from the contents of the pre-sentence report that her client had expressed genuine remorse for what he had done.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Shortly after the bill’s contents were released on Wednesday, many significant figures in the college-sports industry offered their thoughts.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

Firefighters said the tank had an inoperable valve, preventing authorities from offloading material inside and injecting chemicals to neutralize the contents.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Their contents were so simple in the beginning: wooden blocks and cardboard books.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix