- present tense form of content (3rd person singular).
contents
Example Sentences
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Fauci had returned the phone upon retiring from government in 2022, and the Department of Health and Human Services transferred its contents to Johnson’s office last week upon his request.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
On Monday, police announced a murder investigation, sparking intense interest in the case but backtracked hours later, saying forensic testing had proved the contents were not human.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
Despite the loss of the trailer and its contents, Vallejo said she, her husband and the volunteers will press on.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
Researchers found genetic evidence of Ötzi's original gut microbiome in both his intestinal tract and stomach contents.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 7, 2026
Mentally, Jonathan walked through the camper, remembering the contents.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
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