how things are
Example Sentences
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"Not coming in and telling them 'this is how things are going to be'."
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
“This helps me get a better understanding of how things are working, any opportunities that I can tackle.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
“We wanted to build something differently than how things are built at Google right now,” Ghemawat said, explaining that Google’s infrastructure works well for big consumer apps, large ad systems and search.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
An introverted child, Ortiz grew up enjoying painting and handcrafts, as well as having an interest in engineering and how things are built.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 7, 2026
I know Aunt Sera is also letting you know how things are.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
