Example Sentences

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"We are sprinting behind" playing catch-up, with the spread "not yet under control", she added.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

For all the high-tech advancements AI startups are sprinting to develop, they are ultimately at the mercy of the humans powering them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

He said he would judge the latter in part by whether players are sprinting back on defense.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 5, 2025

The jetway has now become a passing lane, where passengers eager to get on the aircraft first are sprinting ahead of others.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 19, 2024

Then Boomer and I are sprinting around, looking for another way in.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish