object

Example Sentences

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But it is copper, now an irreplaceable metal for the economy, that has become the object of global strategic contention.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

To be clear, the movie wasn’t what it claimed to be, but a bizarre blend of staged scenes and found footage, which only heightened its notoriety as an unclean object.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

The Maldives wrote to the British government in November 2024 and January 2026 to formally object to its deal with Mauritius.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

For instance, they might be asked whether an object was "bigger" when prompted with the question "Bigger?"

From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 2026

“Thank you, but I have instructions to hand the item to him personally. It is an object of particular importance to Lord Ashton.”

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood