copying

Example Sentences

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Recalling that she grew up being warned away from copying off someone else’s test because “cheating is only cheating yourself,” she sounds glum.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Microsoft says it built the model "from scratch" with "no distillation" of rival models -- a common shortcut that involves copying a competitor's outputs to train a new system more cheaply and quickly.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Videos of fans copying the moves to hits from both artists have racked up millions of views online.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

The innovation works by copying how the human brain processes information, offering a more efficient alternative to today's power-hungry AI hardware.

From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026

But Matt is copying stuff down into his notebook like a madman, so I pick an FAQ at random and just start copying its answer down.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden