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Example Sentences

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And hey, did you know that the word “raptor”—which is often used to describe birds of prey—comes from the Latin verb rapio, which means to plunder, rob, ravish, or abduct?

From Slate • Feb. 21, 2026

“She wasn’t working or getting enough jobs, and so she had suggested at one point, hey, could you help me settle these debts?,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

But as the credits roll, a brand new song plays and, hey, it's pretty good.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

"These conditions, it's not great throwing the football. But hey, we do what we need to do... We're off to the Super Bowl. Let's go!"

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

"Oh, hey, Dr. Shabani," I say as casually as I can.

From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi