Example Sentences

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Tiring of the losses, in 2021 Softbank sold 80% of the company to several Hyundai affiliates for $1.1 billion.

From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026

Tiring of the instability that continued for a year, Colorado defected to the Big 12 in July.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 1, 2023

Tiring after taking a couple of knocks, Ferguson was given a standing ovation as he was replaced by Troy Parrott with 18 minutes to play.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2023

Tiring of the fact that no one wanted to buy albums of experimental American primitive guitar music, but they bought White Christmas every year, John Fahey recorded an album of Christmas instrumentals.

From The Guardian • Dec. 5, 2019

Tiring pacesetters generally slow down right in front of the rail-running pack, compounding the traffic jams.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand