Example Sentences

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And this country, the land of steak frites, will content itself with barbecued bell peppers?

From New York Times • Sep. 5, 2022

Until they do, Davies will content himself with the fact that his 1995 adaptation of Pride and Prejudice continues to be celebrated as the finest Austen adaptation of them all.

From The Guardian • Aug. 25, 2019

So, Sandberg will content himself to interview with the Cubs’ archrival, the World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals.

From Washington Post • Nov. 3, 2011

Without enforceable copyright--perhaps with only advertising revenue to support the creators of content--how great will content be?

From Time Magazine Archive

“I believe I will content myself with figs and dates.”

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin