Example Sentences

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The principal space of the Koolhaas building is the dramatic atrium stair that corkscrews up the front of the building.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Before Kercher’s murder corkscrews their story, “The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox” luxuriates in the postcard-perfect view from the apartment Amanda shared with Meredith and two Italian women.

From Salon • Aug. 20, 2025

Campione has become known for her unique specialism in dolls, doll houses, automata, birdcages and corkscrews.

From BBC • Sep. 7, 2024

One recent newspaper cartoon captured the collision of tragedy and farce by depicting Johnson as the betrayed Roman ruler Julius Caesar, stabbed in the back with corkscrews.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 29, 2022

Overhead, a small dusky-colored bird was flying in marvelous daring corkscrews.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen