Example Sentences

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She told MSPs: "A public health approach means being clear about the harms and taking a holistic approach to addressing these."

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Not everyone is thrilled at the prospect of Musk addressing the conference, however.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Instead, the standard recommendation for pain relief during IUD insertion is to take 800 milligrams of ibuprofen an hour beforehand—a method that falls woefully short of addressing the intense discomfort experienced by many patients.

From Slate • Jun. 7, 2026

In September of last year, while addressing a rare gathering of top U.S. military leaders in Quantico, Va., President Trump said he was interested in using U.S. cities as training grounds for the military.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

"There, there," the man said, addressing the dog.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez