Example Sentences

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For instance, at one point Mr. Elwes patiently recites all the 1s and 0s that comprise this number:

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

We know this because Charles Dance recites Michelangelo’s snidest journal passages throughout, bringing a welcome pettiness to an otherwise staid chapter of art history.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

Even Hegseth must realize that the more hard-line military court would likely dismiss a case based on a video in which Kelly recites a fundamental plank of military law.

From Slate • Jan. 13, 2026

He’s taped a prayer above his bed which he recites each night for his father’s safety, though he was never religious before.

From BBC • May 29, 2024

As soon as Quan recites the last digit, a guard Jus failed to notice says, “Time’s up!”

From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone