Example Sentences

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Atkins was convicted on dozens of lesser counts Tuesday afternoon, but jurors acquitted him of first-degree murder, according to a spokesperson for the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Any activity that makes your muscles work harder than usual counts.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

According to Platner, Fifield is lying on all counts.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

Note: Vote counts in emergency decisions assume that any justice who didn't publicly record a dissent voted with the majority.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

“You’re not getting enough rest, and you’re having bad dreams. Do you know you count in your sleep? And I know it isn’t sheep. No one counts four million sheep.”

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman