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Example Sentences

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“Cars” merchandise fit nicely alongside Hot Wheels and model trains, something you could put in a child’s hand and have them zooming along walls for hours on end.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

But wait, you might object, the so-called reasoning models don’t just sit around doing nothing—they think for minutes, sometimes hours, on end!

From Slate • May 25, 2026

"If it's a very high level, and it stays high for months on end, then at some point it bleeds through, because oil is an input into so many products," he said.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Like the techno-thumping soundtrack that powers the action and sets our nerves on end, it leaves you with the best kind of headache.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

Every hair on my body is standing on end.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen