Example Sentences

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Summer’s hot upon us, the World Cup’s hitting full speed—Canada, yowza, score a few more goals, eh—the khaki mafia has invaded the posh end of Long Island for golf’s U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

Summer’s always been a time for bittersweet music for me.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

It cost her dearly as she finished just 1.89 points behind Liu, who surged to gold with her Donna Summer's disco version of "MacArthur Park".

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

Ann: Donna Summer’s “The Woman in Me,” which we actually covered.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2025

She started saying something else about the dots, and I glanced over at Summer’s table to distract myself.

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio