naming

Example Sentences

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People are generally much better at reading words than naming ink colors.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Senate appropriations rules prevented federal funding from naming Discovery, nor Texas as its final destination, but Sen. Ted Cruz believes Texas is the ideal spot because of Houston’s ties to space history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

“Spencer Pratt has blown a hole in that by just naming the problems that everyday residents and voters are seeing and feeling on the ground.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

I'm not privy to the conversations that have been had within the current set-up, but the naming of such a large squad suggests a certain amount of uncertainty.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

“Well, if we get a hamster, which we’re not, we’re definitely not naming it Budget!”

From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee