Example Sentences

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The fans faintly begin chanting his name, then their voices disappear into a hush.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

He opts for a flashy shocker of a finale, which violates the play’s comic naturalism and seems faintly desperate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Carrots, if you’re lucky, still taste faintly of earth and sugar.

From Salon • Mar. 1, 2026

More than twelve hours after the hit, the area still smelled faintly of burning.

From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026

As Rabiya and I climb back down the three flights of stairs, I try not to notice the stains on the steps or the musty odor that smells faintly of overripe fruit.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan