Example Sentences

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He’s graduating into multiplexes having spent his adolescence writing, directing, editing, composing and market-testing what people want to watch.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Even during the war, he continued composing music.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

As anyone who has tried to pay the rent by writing, painting or composing can attest, funding is the issue.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Quickly composing himself, he says he believes in life’s blessings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

Anyone interested in music theory or history, or in arranging or composing music, must have a firm understanding of form.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones