Example Sentences

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Paraphrasing Ronald Reagan, he says: “In a republic, you’re always only one generation away from the extinction of freedom. There’s deep, deep wisdom in that line.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Paraphrasing Angela Davis, the US Black Panther activist, Rahman called on members to "no longer accept the things you cannot change – change the things you cannot accept".

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2025

Paraphrasing Maya Angelou: You might forget what someone says but you’ll never forget how they made you feel.

From Washington Post • Mar. 13, 2023

"Paraphrasing Cokie Roberts, when MTG looks in the mirror she sees a potential president smiling back," he said, referring to the late NPR and ABC political reporter.

From Salon • Jan. 25, 2023

Paraphrasing is a useful timesaver, as it is not always convenient to stop and look up a quotation when making a point, especially if the situation is urgent, as this one surely was.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood