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Example Sentences

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Pyle admired the clear-eyed message of Mauldin’s cartoons, such as one depicting Willie—slumped, exhausted, a cigarette dangling from his lips—as he stands before an Army medic assigned to hand out medals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Through Greg, Lawrence and Tarses show us that dolt’s opposite, the well-meaning dad who wants to hold his daughter’s hand through life’s tough spots.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Roo has her harness on and her owner Alana Kestle has her lead in hand - the pair are ready to go out for a walk.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Firefighter hand crews were on the ground cutting fire lines to help contain the blaze.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Turning the cold water on full force, I soak my hand towel and use it to douse my face and the back of my neck in icy cold.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam