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

Asked whether he would reveal the contents of the deal with China, Wale said it contained a non-disclosure agreement and he had not seen it until just before his visit to Australia.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

However, neither argument holds up against the paper’s own contents.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

“You inherited the farm and all its contents, right?”

From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones