Example Sentences

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Opera has been a saga of triumphs and challenges.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

But the German national team is dropping Adidas as its kit supplier from 2027, ending a partnership that spanned more than 70 years and four World Cup triumphs, and switching to US sportswear giant Nike.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

Andreeva has thanked herself after many of her title triumphs - a twist on a quote she "stole" from rapper Snoop Dogg.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Knicks owner James Dolan achieved two major triumphs: the Sphere in Las Vegas became the world’s highest-grossing arena, and the Knicks reached the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Colonel Cathcart lived by his wits in an unstable, arithmetical world of black eyes and feathers in his cap, of overwhelming imaginary triumphs and catastrophic imaginary defeats.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller