Example Sentences

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Walking along a remote beach in Papua New Guinea, Shad Ellis found himself having a heart-to-heart with Will Smith, one of the most recognisable faces on the planet.

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2026

In the theater, the townspeople ate and listened to the Central Louisiana ICE Processing Center’s administrator, Shad Rice, speak.

From Slate • Jun. 19, 2025

The device was developed and tested in the research labs of Roseanne Warren and Shad Roundy, both associate professors of mechanical engineering.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2024

Auditor Shad White said the misspending included $5 million for one of Favre’s pet projects, a volleyball arena at the University of Southern Mississippi.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 11, 2023

A letter came addressed to Matt from a spinster aunt of Shadrach’s who lived in Washington, a woman of whom Shad had often spoken.

From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt