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Example Sentences

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He did it until he was 12 and then turned his hand to tennis full-time.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

On the other hand, most of us can’t spend weeks away from our jobs for undisclosed reasons, either.

From Slate • Jul. 2, 2026

Kelce's teammates from the Kansas City Chiefs are also expected to be on hand.

From Barron's • Jul. 2, 2026

The cowboy grips its reins and mane with one hand, his sole sure purchase on the almost upright animal, and flings out his free arm to balance himself.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

I lower my hand and lean against the wall for support.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold