Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

It was unclear whether that was posted before or after Rooks was killed.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2025

El Bakkali, who is also a two-time world champion, had to work hard to chase down a surprise late break by Kenneth Rooks, but never looked in much trouble once he passed the American.

From BBC • Aug. 7, 2024

Braun, a member of the Cheyenne River Sioux, died Nov. 13 at the age of 53 at her home in Eagle Butte, according to an online obituary from Charlie Rooks Funeral Home.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 28, 2022

“She’s not going to go away,” Jim Rooks, a member of the Jackson, Wyoming, Town Council, told The Washington Times.

From Washington Times • Aug. 16, 2022

Rooks huddled on a drainpipe, watching the school buses lumber into the big front yard.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell