contented
Example Sentences
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A genuinely contented polity would be indifferent to such criticism.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Sturgeon also said she was "contented" and "at peace" with her decision to quit politics.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 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
She’d jump in the car happily, give her captor a toothy grin and then curl into a contented nap, probably dreaming of her next escape.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 23, 2025
Then Bertha let out a big contented sigh and said, “I never in my wildest dreams would’ve thought we’d have a family like this, would you, Gus?”
From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor
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