Example Sentences
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Unbeknown to Baum, another Brooklynite was tackling the same problem—with a more industrial approach.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026
On its face, the film appears to be a comedic retread of the classic thriller, finding humor in Paul’s predicament and amplifying it by portraying Annie as a fast-talking, semi-neurotic Brooklynite.
From Salon • Jul. 25, 2025
Khan is a Texas-raised Brooklynite of Indian-Iranian, Afghani and East African heritage, described by her statement as a “feminist” and a “Brown American Muslim.”
From Washington Post • Mar. 31, 2023
Mr. Jeffries, 52, concluded his grave presentation with a lyric by the rapper and fellow Brooklynite Biggie Smalls: “And if you don’t know, now you know.”
From New York Times • Nov. 18, 2022
Before Jessica, there was Dominique, who moved from Brooklyn to Queens, which to a Brooklynite is like moving to another country.
From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds
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