words

Example Sentences

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In this case, that means shrinking gigantic numbers down to basic words that anyone can understand: a million, a billion, a trillion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

There were no words of support for the official, no regrets expressed.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“Just two words that you need to know: Punish and deter,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

In other words, a booming stock market typically encourages private companies to go public and issue shares, rather than new issuance being what drags the market down, Chadha and Thatte said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

The words race up my throat, begging to be heard, but I don’t dare let them out, because even though it’s the truth, I know I’ll sound ridiculous.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam