Example Sentences

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Formed in England in 1968, Deep Purple became known as one of the "unholy trinity" of British heavy metal bands, alongside Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Formed in 2010, Turnstile broke into the mainstream with the 2021 album “Glow On,” which earned the band its first Grammy nominations.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Formed in 2010, BTS were among the first K-pop groups to achieve global superstardom, topping the US Billboard 200 with hits like "Dynamite" and "Butter".

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

Formed in 1969, the Irish hard-rock band released five unsuccessful albums in a row, starting in 1971.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

Formed long ago by the collapse of two rock pillars, the rubble had created a little enclosure, barely big enough for two people, hidden by a tree perched at its entrance.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee