words

Example Sentences

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That would have been plenty, but a third section features Andrew Dismukes as an annoyed father refusing to listen to his 6-year-old son’s words.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

In other words, we should probably prepare, once again, for one of the hottest summers of our lives, with a torrent of unpredictable storms and disasters to follow.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

“It’s like with a divorce: When certain words are used, you can’t walk them back.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Designers need to pivot: Difficulty and complexity are not the dirty words we thought they were.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

Even though her words come out soft and delicate, they’re like arrows stabbing my heart.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam