Example Sentences

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Sticking to largely sycophantic media who lobbed softball questions hardened his ceiling.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

So, what are three big questions Epstein could be asked by the congressional committee?

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Spokespeople for the EPA and the Western District of Virginia referred questions to the DOJ.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Freixe didn’t respond to questions from Barron’s about the company’s strategy from January 2022 to September 2025.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

And I instinctively knew something else as well: that it was safer for both of us if I didn’t ask any more questions.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler