Example Sentences

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In the mango-growing heartland of Tando Allahyar, Mohammad Shakeel manages orchards that grow the golden-yellow Sindhri variety, named after the province where it flourishes and famous for its rich flavour and juicy pulp.

From Barron's • Jun. 21, 2026

The mise en scène is sumptuously prepared with flourishes of rococo drollery.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

With flourishes of Spanish guitar, it's solidly constructed but fails to connect emotionally.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

And for all its heavy-handed writing and mystifying character flourishes, “Tow” manages to be mostly an effective, if silly, story of perseverance, thanks almost entirely to Byrne’s dogged performance.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

He was skimming them for the telltale flourishes of a particular rare alphabet.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor