sew
Example Sentences
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While watching her sew by hand, Howe realized that a machine could speed up the process, perhaps solving the family’s financial difficulties.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
Listening to music rushes her work because she is tempted to sculpt or sew or cook to the beat.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
When I was a child, I loved sewing and you have no fear as a child and you just sew anything.
From BBC • Sep. 17, 2025
Students could hold CPR teach-ins to protest cuts to lifesaving medical research and tariff teach-ins to instruct individuals how to sew, cook and repair household goods.
From Salon • Jul. 5, 2025
“When you get marry, you will have many present. I will get you myself! I will sew you hundred skirt. Somehow I will find money for cloth.”
From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata
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