Example Sentences

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Each individual set piece is its own jewel of craftsmanship, usually combining the revolting with the amusing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The Sparks forwards struggled with that, with Dearica Hamby, Nneka Ogwumike and Cameron Brink combining to shoot six-for-27, including an 0-for-7 night from Hamby.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

By combining thousands of observations with decades of ecological research, the scientists developed a new framework that helps explain both the gradual and abrupt responses observed around the world.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

Jodar quickly started combining college time with playing ATP Challenger Tour events, watching last year's French Open on television - between matches at a little-known second-rung tournament in Texas.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Thanks to their potential advantage of combining precision with simplicity, alphabets have now been adopted in most areas of the modern world.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond