Example Sentences

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George works as a “digital index operator” at Spacely Space Sprockets, for approximately three hours a day, three days a week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

George Jetson learns that Spacely Sprockets is conducting unsound mining operations on a distant asteroid.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 20, 2019

Outfolded: Developer 3 Sprockets have mastered minimalist mobile design with the puzzle game Outfolded.

From The Verge • Sep. 16, 2016

In scenario G, Sarah and Emily by 2030 are the ones who go off to Spacely Space Sprockets every morning and leave a male partner—husband, boyfriend, cohabitant—in charge of the dog and the kids.

From Slate • Oct. 21, 2013

The customers, Erik Searles and Mark Cardinale, said they had bought a children’s clothing brand called Sprockets and were hoping to sell the clothing nationwide.

From New York Times • Jan. 30, 2010