Example Sentences

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The most effective strategy involved sterilizing about 22% of adult female koalas each year in areas with the highest population densities rather than applying the approach across the entire region.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

But applying any historical analysis to SpaceX is pretty difficult.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

They have also alleged he fraudulently took military leave with pay after being honourably discharged from the US Navy, and that he lied about his education and military service when applying for his job.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

The filing says Google will begin paying the full monthly rate in October 2026, with a reduced fee applying during a ramp-up period until then.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Basically, we’re supposed to observe something that interests us and spend all year applying the scientific process to our capital-Q Question.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller