Example Sentences

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Susan Cheever reads her father’s short stories and reconsiders her memories of him as parent and artist.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025

His comments come as the UK National Screening Committee reconsiders its decision from five years ago not to recommend routine screening.

From BBC • Oct. 14, 2025

“Let’s hope common sense prevails and the administration reconsiders its proposal.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2025

“We hope the federal government reconsiders and allows the fun and informative phrases to continue on Arizona’s highway message signs.”

From Slate • Jan. 23, 2024

Then he reconsiders and slides his arm around me, pulling me to him.

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth