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

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

The court heard how he copied their contents and passed them on to Marsalek, and Moscow.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

I set the biggest pot I have on the stove and start pouring in the contents of the water bucket.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron