Example Sentences
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Shortly after World War II had ended, the Raytheon engineer had a candy bar in his pocket when he approached a magnetron—and realized his sweet treat was melting.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
In the U.S., the market for weight-loss pills is expected to largely be what is called “direct pay,” meaning that Americans bypass the health-insurance system and pay out of pocket for slightly lower-priced medications.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
In a strange and angry pocket of the Tartan Army, there is a section of Scotland supporters who have taken to booing the head coach and the team.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
These aren’t easy times for investors looking to pocket dividend checks.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
An egg hard-boiled for one pocket, another for his hand, a pile of stones.
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.