copying
Example Sentences
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Recalling that she grew up being warned away from copying off someone else’s test because “cheating is only cheating yourself,” she sounds glum.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
Videos of fans copying the moves to hits from both artists have racked up millions of views online.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
The push on premarket home listings—Compass allows sellers to put homes for sale on its website before the larger database Multiple-Listing Service —was controversial, but led to other brokerages copying the strategy.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
This week, Kirby fired back: “I did take inspiration from what Delta has done. But we long ago stopped copying them.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026
Without copying anyone else, she had invented her own curious personality, which I envied even more than her artistic ability.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
