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Example Sentences

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Despite McKellen’s apparent modesty about his film acting, he’s always had a tremendous presence on screen.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Our FactSet screen includes names with dividend yields of at least 5% that have increased their dividend payout rate at least once in the past five quarters.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Any stock screen is only a snapshot, meant to help you with your own research through which you can form your own opinion about a potential investment.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Designers retained another attribute from telephony’s ancient days: There’s no screen, so kids don’t know who’s calling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

My phone buzzed, and Lorren’s smiling face appeared on the screen.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows