Example Sentences

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Counting ballots returned by mail takes more time than those cast in-person because signatures have to be matched.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Counting to three and closing your eyes is all it takes to wipe the ovine memory clean and return to a state of blissful ignorance.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

Counting Thursday’s gains, Klarna has fallen 47% in 2026 against a 9.2% gain for the S&P 500.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Counting is still taking place in Scotland, Wales and at tens of councils in England, with most of the results expected by the end of Friday.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Counting and reading a few key words at a time.

From "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia