Example Sentences

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Pauken’s lawyer said his client accepted responsibility for working as an agent for China without first completing required U.S. government forms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Two hours later, after completing her triple jump qualifying leaps, Hernandez headed to the high jump, where she again found herself among the final competitors remaining.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Navigating the possibility of a rate hike will also be a challenge for Warsh, who is completing his first week at the helm of the central bank.

From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026

Immediately after completing his transfer, Shankland, who has scored four times in 18 Scotland outings, will join Steve Clarke's squad for the World Cup.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

From the classroom, someone turned the radio on: gallant Biafran soldiers were completing a mopping-up operation in a sector Ugwu did not hear clearly.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie