Example Sentences

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Popular American streamers Darren Watkins Jr., known as IShowSpeed, and Hasan Piker both toured China last year, bringing visions of the country’s futuristic skylines to millions of viewers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

The movie opens with a bird’s-eye view of Los Angeles’ picturesque skylines, reservoirs and grassy hillsides before the bold-faced title appears, accompanied by ominous music courtesy of legendary composer John Williams.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 10, 2025

In Muslim-majority countries, they’re in the minarets defining skylines, the headscarves donned by many women, the omnipresent call to prayer that beckons the faithful five times a day, and the references peppering casual greetings.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 4, 2023

From Monday night into Tuesday morning, the supermoon was the talk on social media with enthusiasts sharing images of it along skylines and above landmarks.

From New York Times • Jul. 4, 2023

Behind them we can see the skylines of the other four districts through enormous windows.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas