Example Sentences

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In the 1980s, jukeboxes with 45s gave way to CD jukeboxes, then a generation later, to streaming ones.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026

Age categories for over 45s, 50s, 55s, 60s, 65s and 70s for both men and women, saw thousands of players take part.

From BBC • Nov. 24, 2024

The document does not explicitly say whether the rockets that would be produced for Russia were Sakr 45s, but such rockets would be compatible with Russian Grad multiple rocket launchers.

From Washington Post • Apr. 10, 2023

After the heart of downtown is aglow, The Dusty 45s will rock the park with a live musical performance.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 24, 2022

Robin was actually cordial, inviting me to her room to sit on the floor and thumb through her 45s and set aside the ones I wanted to listen to.

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English