contentedly
Example Sentences
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For most of her 13 years, the bulldog has lived contentedly with the married couple who own her, finding purpose in basic routine and companionship.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
The truth is that we are hardwired for dissatisfaction, considering our ancestors who sat contentedly on their laurels tended not to pass on their genes.
From Slate ● Aug. 3, 2024
For the last two decades, McLachlan, 56, has contentedly receded from the spotlight and the music industry she helped reimagine with the women-led festival Lilith Fair.
From New York Times ● May 30, 2024
There are a variety of reasons why even a couple who once used to fall asleep contentedly spooning — like my husband and I — now need to regulate their circadian rhythms differently.
From Salon ● Jan. 2, 2024
But rows of fat hens roosted contentedly in their roosting boxes, with their red-combed heads nestled into their plump bodies.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
