three

Example Sentences

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"You come to me / With these three words / 'Not right now'."

From BBC • Jul. 11, 2026

The death of Salgado Araujo, a husband and father of three U.S. citizens who had been in the country for 35 years, led to protests in Houston and calls for an independent investigation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2026

To approve any actions, the commission requires agreement from three of the four commissioners, but it could take months to fill the vacancies, USA Today reported.

From Barron's • Jul. 10, 2026

Observers point to three factors that could help change the narrative.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 10, 2026

After sticking around to watch Jonah win his race, the three of us — that is, he, I, and the lizard — finally find a game that I think I can win.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam