- present tense form of content (3rd person singular).
contents
Example Sentences
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Much of this conversation was triggered by the contents of a note that police had found on the boy at the time of his arrest, which was leaked online and widely circulated.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
The Times said its unclassified contents were confirmed by several lawyers who had seen it.
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026
Will we receive the contents of her safe-deposit box when she dies?
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
In agriculture, fertilizers can be enclosed inside PHA beads that gradually release their contents as the plastic breaks down.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 17, 2026
Amid much rejoicing, the crews of the three small boats raised sail and forged ahead, spray breaking over their bows and freezing on the men and all the contents of the boats.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
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