Example Sentences

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Mr. Mansfield spoke about old books using those books’ own words.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

"We have what are called 'stud books' for our primates at zoos all over the world," Verrelli said.

From Salon • Jun. 15, 2025

The bestselling books' author, JK Rowling, will act as an executive producer on the show, which HBO has said will be a "faithful adaptation" of her books.

From BBC • May 27, 2025

The books’ “hold” percentage, the amount they make on betting after paying out winners, moved up from 8.1 percent to 9.2 percent, meaning the house is winning more.

From Slate • Aug. 10, 2024

If reading books doesn’t have an impact on early childhood test scores, could it be that the books’ mere physical presence in the house makes the children smarter?

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt