Example Sentences

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Summer’s always been a time for bittersweet music for me.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

It cost her dearly as she finished just 1.89 points behind Liu, who surged to gold with her Donna Summer's disco version of "MacArthur Park".

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

Summer's over, the holidays feel like a distant memory and suddenly the world is back at full speed.

From BBC • Sep. 10, 2025

Renewed curiosity led Ruth and me to Summer’s chaotic house, to Kiana’s quiet place in the woods, to Alleyah’s recovery residence in Florida, back to the jail to find Destiny.

From New York Times • Nov. 24, 2024

Flash, flash, click, click: smiling away as Jack’s parents and Summer’s mom started clicking.

From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio