Example Sentences

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"Kank lived in a landscape of meandering rivers and streams with seasonal ponds, inhabited by aquatic plants such as water lilies and animals including fish, insects, and various molluscs," says Dr. Motta.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

Rows of white roses and lilies lined the path into the simple room at Valentino's foundation headquarters where his wooden coffin was laid out, with loved ones sitting on either side.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

For common house plants like peace lilies and spider plants, brown leaves are a tell-tale sign of over or under watering.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

We did see some desert lilies off Henderson Canyon Road, but none in bloom, so we headed farther east.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2025

Her sisters braided up her pretty hair, and the only ornaments she wore were the lilies of the valley, which ‘her John’ liked best of all the flowers that grew.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott