Example Sentences

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That’s why the document ends with their mutual pledge of “our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

Fortunes are sought in cities, but meaning is found in the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

Fortunes have been made or lost in some of these poker-chip ETFs practically overnight.

From Barron's • Dec. 10, 2025

Fortunes are literally made during times of economic panic and downturns.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2025

“Can we summon one of his underlings from the Department of Good Fortunes and Bad Omens to give us some advice on the matter?” asks Director Fokus.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston