Example Sentences

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Ships from the U.S. must pass through the Panama Canals.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Animal Services and City Councilmember Traci Park’s office, said Christina Krause, the social media manager for the Venice Canals Assn., a local nonprofit.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 31, 2025

Canals are human-made but this inlet was naturally created by glaciers.

From Seattle Times • May 19, 2024

"This whole area is famed for its ceramic industry and they travelled the whole of the world," says John Paterson, CEO of Scottish Canals.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2024

“Cat of the Canals is known to many. If she is seen to have done this deed, it might bring down trouble on Brusco and his daughters. It is time you had another face.”

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin