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Example Sentences

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"It's a strange mixture of being glad and happy and sad at the same time," John said, as he touched the stone where his father's name is now inscribed.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Leo said jokingly, referring to his secular name.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

Thompson’s career in music has been at turns fulfilling and frustrating; if there were justice in the world, he would be a household name.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

His custom designs range variously include the Miesha name, a half-lady ghost-butterfly, splattered imagery, quotes in cursive and barbed wire lettering.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Some think it was Alonso Quixano, but the last name could have been Quixada, Quesada, or Quexana.

From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios