Example Sentences

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That soccer thrives on the genius and physical prowess of human beings, which also means that the possibility of failure makes it profoundly dramatic, fascinates Luna.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

I’m a devoted member of the “Oooh, I like this, it’s not too sweet” school of dessert, and bread pudding thrives in that space.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

Still, this regime thrives on delay and ambiguity.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Bitcoin, which hit an 11-week high Wednesday, typically thrives on risk appetite, with peace prospects potentially boosting it.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

They seemed to have the sort of friendship that thrives on argument.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French