Example Sentences

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In sudden-death overtime against Sweden in the quarterfinals, Hughes waved off a substitution just before burying the game-winner that kept his country’s medal dreams alive.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Eaton wildfire survivors’ anger about Southern California Edison’s burying of electric wires in Altadena boiled over Tuesday with residents calling on government officials to temporarily halt the work.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

By burying her little dress in the walls of their new family home, his focus had been on "preserving Marylyn, wanting something to last forever", Gaynor said.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

But Suggs had other ideas, burying a three-pointer and then finding Carter Jr for a running dunk and a 115-114 victory.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

She staggered forward and threw her arms around George, burying her face in his chest.

From "I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912" by Lauren Tarshis