Example Sentences

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Growing up in a small Southwestern town as an only child, Erika’s summers were neither good nor bad, neither deprived nor indulged.

From Salon • Jun. 24, 2026

“Certainly we don’t have the labor force that we did back in the ’60s and the ’70s,” said Diebel, who also serves as the president of the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

She taught for six years as an adjunct professor at Southwestern Law School and serves on its Women in Leadership board.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

According to Dr. Navar, enlicitide builds on decades of scientific work at UT Southwestern.

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

"Quicker," said the smart young fellow without dipping his cigarette, "if you were going by the old Southwestern!"

From The Thousandth Woman by Hornung, Ernest W.