Example Sentences

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All the while, he’s surmising what he might gain by rifling through his associates’ drawers and desks.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2025

A spokesperson for Food 4 Less criticized the union’s decision to seek the strike authorization, saying, “It remains our goal to put more money in our associates’ pockets.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2024

The associates’ rationale being that the wanted Ms Ignatova became a liability to Taki, who wished to eliminate his links to the OneCoin fraud.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2024

“You and your associates’ financial conduct raises significant ethics and national security concerns.”

From Washington Times • Feb. 9, 2023

It was in Las Vegas that Eisman and his associates’ attitude toward the U.S. bond market hardened into something like its final shape.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis