Example Sentences

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His scammers are hustlers and apprentices with lots of free time on their hands, freelancing in an informal economy of deception held together by cellphones and copied scripts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

Overall, Bloomberg said its latest spending will support these sorts of efforts in half a dozen states, including classroom renovations and paid work stipends for student apprentices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

It has grown rapidly since it was launched four years ago by two people in a back bedroom and now has 20 workers, including two apprentices.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

BAE Systems said it had "rigorous safeguarding procedures to support and protect apprentices".

From BBC • May 5, 2026

As I understand it, at first Doña Charito was insulted at the de la Torre request: she was an artiste; she took on apprentices, not children.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez