Example Sentences

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The state grants came with deadlines for work to be completed, which city officials have said they were unable to meet because of budget and staffing cuts in the city’s engineering, transportation and other departments.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

"On the other hand, Musk frequently makes claims that are not real," he said, citing deadlines that are regularly pushed back.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

After more than a decade of failed attempts to raise money, blown deadlines and rebrands, it had been floundering.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Knowing each team member’s optimal work time helps everyone plan deadlines and communication.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

I have a list and a whole system for making sure they stay in the fridge long enough before I cook them, kind of like Mom’s system for her article deadlines.

From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones