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

"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

While less attractive doesn’t immediately translate to massive declines anytime soon, it does increase the risk of slides.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

I’ve barely tied my work boots when the door slides open.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera