Example Sentences

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"Emotions take a back seat," he said, his eyes bloodshot after having worked with his colleagues throughout the night.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Yadin said the Hospital of Emotions may extend beyond July.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Emotions ran high, she said, and faculty focused on proposals to define the division’s future before administrators made decisions for them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

Emotions are running very high, and I’m very worried about what may happen in the next few weeks.

From Salon • Sep. 13, 2025

Emotions roiled inside her: from pride at the beauty of the tree to bubbling anger at having to move to hot humiliation about what everyone must think.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton