Example Sentences

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At 10:30 a.m., the bell rings through the halls of William F. Prisk Elementary School in Long Beach, sending students racing onto the playground, throwing basketballs, doing cartwheels, gliding down slides.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

France’s TotalEnergies is 1.3% lower while Italy’s Eni slides 1.6%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

"He's always smiling, always bringing positive vibes. His slides, his defence, his slam-dunk overheads are some signature shots. He'll be missed. An incredible guy to be around."

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Hochschild Mining is down 2.8% while Fresnillo slides 1.6%.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

But I keep my mouth shut as Autumn slides along the rounded walls.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer