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Example Sentences
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The heat comes as the nation prepares to celebrate on Saturday the 250th anniversary of its independence from Britain, with fireworks set to light up the skies over major cities, including New York and Washington.
From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026
In some ways, high school looks much the same as it did 20, even 100 years ago: sleepy eyes either light up or glaze over when a teacher poses a Socratic question.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026
At dusk, the skyscraper’s crown is set to light up a display of rockets launching into the sky.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
But when Jeff fibs and says that Helen’s going to be in a new Paul Newman film, eyes light up.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
He shoved his hands in his pockets and kept his eyes on the traffic light up ahead.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
