Example Sentences

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Ted Cruz’s beard, which Elle magazine described as “the remnants of an everything bagel,” launched a mini-trend of hirsute Senators in the august body.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Senators can help the public and financial markets by asking Mr. Warsh about these monetary matters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Senators then all flew home, assured that the House would briskly pass their product and end the six-week DHS shutdown by the weekend.

From Slate • Mar. 28, 2026

Senators are sounding hopeful about a funding plan to end the partial government shutdown causing long waits at airports.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

“There were young blondes in polo coats and hipsters with beards, and the wives of Senators; there were white faces and black faces, ministers’ collars and turtleneck sweaters.

From "Because They Marched" by Russell Freedman