Example Sentences

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Following the rough-and-tumble scenes of the film’s early going, it builds to a quiet, sustained moment between Jackman, Comer and young Faith Delaney alone together as the life literally drains from Robin’s body.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

Rieder said less communication could reduce volatility if it builds confidence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

Uber operates the network, Lucid builds the cars, and Nuro provides the autonomous driving technology.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

This study builds on early evidence suggesting they lower dementia risk by reducing inflammation in the brain.

From Science Daily • Jun. 17, 2026

And so he builds, because what is building, and rebuilding and rebuilding again, but an act of faith?

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers