Example Sentences

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Hotels in Canada and Mexico are scoring higher occupancy rates, reflecting cheaper overall costs and backlash against U.S. visa policies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

“My dad’s going crazy because the Patriots are scoring or something,” Austin Sagan said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Early IRS data show Americans are scoring higher tax refunds this year.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 17, 2026

Sutton agrees with his old strike partner and, although modern-day wide forwards like Rashford and Bukayo Saka are scoring more goals than old-school wingers ever did, he sees the current situation as "a massive problem".

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2025

So far we are scoring a zero on the similarities chart.

From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan