Example Sentences

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As their planes were taxiing, Trump announced that he would nominate Jay Clayton, a U.S. attorney and former Securities and Exchange Commission chairman, to the position permanently.

From Slate • Jun. 13, 2026

Vox announced it is selling a number of its assets, including its podcasts and New York magazine, to Lupa Systems.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

The Defence Investment Plan has yet to be announced.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

Semafor, the startup founded by journalist Ben Smith and former Bloomberg Media CEO Justin Smith, earlier this year announced it had raised $30 million, valuing the company at $330 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

As I said, Fireball was always fierce, but our community had made their own choices, and now that its existence was announced online, it was also out of our hands.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith