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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

The force said: "A container was allegedly set alight deliberately causing extensive damage to the container and its contents."

From BBC • May 28, 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

Somehow Ellsworth had blundered—either through carelessness or a clerical error—and didn’t pay $480 that was owed, and as contractually agreed upon, the company had the right to dispose of the storage room’s contents.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady