Example Sentences

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The Amaterasu particle was reported at about 240 exa-electron volts, giving one tiny cosmic-ray particle roughly the kinetic energy of a fast-moving tennis ball.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

Concurrently, Brock’s cynicism had a way of giving into bouts of radical optimism, which most famously took form on the group’s best-known song, 2004’s “Float On.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Steve Bower: Switzerland have a record of getting to finals and giving young players the stage to make a name for themselves - at past tournaments it was Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Catching SpaceX isn’t easy, but Amazon, Blue Origin, and Jeff Bezos aren’t giving up.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

That was when Wolf noticed that one of Tall Tailless’s forepaws held something that was giving off a strange glow.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver