Example Sentences

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Democrats are quoting laws to people carrying swords.

From Salon • Jan. 7, 2025

The address they are quoting is my parents’ address.

From BBC • Nov. 12, 2024

The order prohibits attorneys, prosecutors, law enforcement agencies and others involved in the case from talking to the news media unless they are quoting directly from a court document.

From Washington Times • May 2, 2023

By clarifying whether you are quoting directly, paraphrasing, or summarizing during these stages, you can record information accurately and thus take steps to avoid plagiarism.

From Textbooks • Dec. 21, 2021

And some of the kids are quoting the words and laughing, but others are quoting them and saying stuff like, “I was called that in fourth grade and I really hated it.”

From "The Misfits" by James Howe