Example Sentences

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Still, it’s fallen on Ream, as both the captain and the oldest man on the roster, to prepare the team for what they’re about to experience when the U.S. opens play Friday at SoFi Stadium.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

For better or worse, a credit history opens a lot of doors in adult life.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

While much more research is needed before the compound could be tested in people, the discovery opens the door to a new treatment strategy.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

After all, the movie opens with a scene from Clark in his therapist’s office.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

“I might have mentioned it,” Ray says as Lou Ann’s squeaky glass door opens and she sticks her head out.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko