- present tense form of trace (3rd person singular).
traces
Example Sentences
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Stern: Habeas corpus traces back to 1215 and England’s Magna Carta.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
The documentary traces Manson to his troubled childhood and almost constant incarceration in youth facilities and jails.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
After Bisignano left the bank, investigators from the legal department found digital traces of the spying activity, including records that showed email access, some of the people said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
The global clay layer contains only faint traces of the original object, making it difficult to determine exactly what struck Earth.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 19, 2026
The creek was rising fast, and any traces of their trek would be underwater soon.
From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins
