when

Example Sentences

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She was walking Friday morning at around 11 a.m. when a neighbor called and told her she needed to get the pets and go.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

"Any talks around Pakistan are likely to stay behind closed doors when Rubio meets leaders in Delhi," Prakash added.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Another trial, in January, was halted when an out-of-court settlement was reached after the second day.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

BENGALURU, India—Neha Sharma, an accountant, was on a work call when she realized she was out of diapers for her 2-year-old daughter.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

I was handing Elora Greer back to Kiki when a familiar voice shouted my name.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith