Example Sentences

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He asked her what team she supported and, from her accent, guessed correctly that she was a Celtic supporter.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

And it asserts, correctly, that the 1st Circuit must promptly intervene “to protect its own appellate jurisdiction and the rights of the parties before it.”

From Slate • May 19, 2026

Some economists correctly argue that China’s massive trade surplus is a problem.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Newsletter writer Robert Prechter correctly predicted the epic bull market in 1982 but then multiple wipeouts that never occurred.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Check whether you yourself are singing correctly and check that the students are singing correctly as well.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin