Example Sentences

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Ships from the U.S. must pass through the Panama Canals.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

In the last two weeks, seven dogs in Venice Canals have died and 11 more have been hospitalized with a mystery illness, according to a neighborhood group chat reviewed by The Times.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 31, 2025

Canals are human-made but this inlet was naturally created by glaciers.

From Seattle Times • May 19, 2024

Bella is the biggest of 22 works commissioned by Scottish Canals for the site, all of which draw on the heritage of the area.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2024

She thought of all the names that she had worn: Arry, Weasel, Squab, Cat of the Canals.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin