Example Sentences

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When they struggle, fathers can fixate on testosterone because that’s what modern culture tells them will make them feel better.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

“We sell nutrition, not calories….People will still have the occasional piece of chocolate or pizza,” Navratil tells Barron’s.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

"Everyone is willing to fight so far," he tells me from his hospital bed in a clinic hidden deep in the jungle.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

That they picked one with Nick Bilton’s rich and diverse experience, rather than somebody else’s rich and diverse experience, tells you only that he had something they were looking for.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

“It’s good to say thank you when someone does something nice,” Teddy tells us.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison