contour

Example Sentences

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Now he is shaping the contours of a major global conflict.

From Salon

The simple contour of a chapel, its steeple slightly off-center, stands out from the wall about six inches deep.

From Los Angeles Times

Negotiators spent two hours in a Capitol basement room Wednesday as they raced to develop the contours of a deal.

From Seattle Times

She writes so sharply about the uncertain contours of women’s wanting that the effect is one of compelling, almost pleasurable edgelessness.

From Los Angeles Times

Still, business groups and some current and former administration officials have publicly and privately described what they believe could be the possible contours of a compromise to avoid default.

From New York Times