Example Sentences

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McDuffie and Watson were part of Kansas City Chiefs teams that played in three consecutive Super Bowls, winning titles in 2023 and 2024.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

It is not known whether this played any role in Maresca's departure, but the relationship continued to further deteriorate over a number of issues, including medical staff and team selections.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The Knicks, who haven’t won a championship since 1973, last played in the NBA Finals in 1999, losing to the Spurs in five games.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Richards tore two ligaments in his left ankle playing for Crystal Palace, his English club team, on May 17 and hadn’t played or fully trained since.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

My stomach rolls when it occurs to me that the scene likely resembles what played out when Dad got here not too long ago.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam