Example Sentences

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Until now, scientists had only a limited understanding of how the Twelve Apostles developed into the landmark seen today.

From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 2026

And why does the Acts of the Apostles end with the reader wondering what became of its two most important characters, when we know they were martyred?

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025

Sixteen massive copper statues of the Apostles and Evangelists, which surrounded the spire, were brought down for renovation just four days before the fire.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2024

Apostles Jim Garlow of California and Mike and Cindy Jacobs of Texas, who spoke at City Elders events this year, joined Mattera in this assessment.

From Salon • Nov. 12, 2023

He decided he could probably come up with better titles: Huckleberry Finn and the Merry Apostles, maybe.

From "Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy" by Gary D. Schmidt