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Example Sentences
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A low-level job at a local radio station led to an on-air position at its TV affiliate, where Kavanagh’s big break came in 1978 when a massive blizzard hammered the Northeast.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026
Though University of Kentucky head coach Mark Pope called it “100% false” in a subsequent interview, the numbers being thrown around show just how big a business college sports have become.
From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026
Using an inflatable Moon globe, they practiced seeing how the angle of the sun changed the colors and textures of the lunar surface, honing their observation and note-taking skills for the big moment.
From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026
Those spending big on data centers to power the artificial-intelligence boom have already shown they don’t much care about soaring costs for vital parts such as chips and generators.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
“I never said it was Sabe for sure. Just something big, furry, and walking on its hind legs by the creek.”
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
