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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

Asked whether he would reveal the contents of the deal with China, Wale said it contained a non-disclosure agreement and he had not seen it until just before his visit to Australia.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

The force said: "A container was allegedly set alight deliberately causing extensive damage to the container and its contents."

From BBC • May 28, 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

Her mother had bright, clever eyes and a wide, funny smile; she looked happy-excited because it was the morning she went diving to investigate the contents of the blue whale’s stomach.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr