phrase

Example Sentences

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The usability consultant Steve Krug captured this expectation in a single phrase that became gospel for a generation of designers: “Don’t make me think.”

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

Outreach messages from Mercor reviewed by The Wall Street Journal use the phrase “looking to purchase.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

In the legal battle now before the court, the key disputed phrase is “subject to the jurisdiction.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

"It's like folklore in our family, we know every single phrase of that story," she says.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Mother and Tru shared a look but neither said anything, and the phrase “too much danger” hung in the air for a moment.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti