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

Colin McKee, the bass player, has gone from cutting records to printing, designing and copying items in his Irish Street business in the town 40 years later.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Tesla was going to unveil it in the first quarter, but Elon Musk opted to nix the reveal, citing the risk of competitors copying Tesla’s progress.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

This week, Kirby fired back: “I did take inspiration from what Delta has done. But we long ago stopped copying them.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

I was just copying Kyla, following her lead.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles