Example Sentences

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On opening day, Micheal Boushele grilled brats next to his family’s fishing shanty under sunny skies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

The city of beers and brats was supposed to host the convention four years ago, but the in-person gathering was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 15, 2024

Burgers, brats and beer go along with the cornhole and camaraderie for tens of thousands of people every Saturday, a beloved tradition seen outside stadiums big and small.

From Washington Times • Nov. 6, 2023

And the minute it looks as if the movie’s set to be a deft prep-school caper that pits wily brats against a lemony know-it-all, it introduces a surprise.

From New York Times • Oct. 26, 2023

I said, “I’m okay,” and we crowded onto the ride, shoving past some preppy parents who dragged their whining, disinterested brats alongside them.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson