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Example Sentences

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In the agricultural areas around Bakersfield, reports mounted of parents keeping kids home from schools and farmworkers not showing up for fear of being snagged.

From The Wall Street Journal

“There’s no end to this — and there’s no end to Minnesotans showing up.”

From Los Angeles Times

Fear shows up differently: When you didn’t honor your stop, hope transforms into fear.

From MarketWatch

“Big, industry-wide numbers can feel abstract, but that growth is showing up in tangible ways,” wrote Charlie Hellman, the company’s new head of music.

From Los Angeles Times

Even when things aren’t going well, Mom still shows up for choir.

From Literature