contented

Example Sentences

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Rather, that contented knowing seasons the confidence with which O’Hara shaped all of her women, whether mothers or, like Patty Leigh in “The Studio,” mother figures.

From Salon • Feb. 4, 2026

Now, though, he’s a contented family man operating a successful neighborhood bistro called Chez Paul—until fate comes calling and returns him to a life he’d just as soon forget.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

But if I were to ever see anything remotely approaching this level in the theater, I could end my career a contented critic.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2025

"It's the prosecution case that Isabella Wheildon was a healthy, contented, well-cared for little girl until Scott Jeff came into her young life," Ms Howes told jurors.

From BBC • Oct. 8, 2024

Hazel contented himself with organizing the diggers and left it to Strawberry to say what was actually to be done.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams