Example Sentences

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In a documentary capturing the band's early days, the trainees were berated for posting photos from their dorms on social media.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

She recalls that a few weeks after she arrived at the home, she first began hearing "whispers about what was going on in the girls' dorms".

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

Students in these dorms, versus “control” houses, underestimated others less.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

Hours frequently passed, they said, before they were sent back to their dorms.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2025

“The Indian dorms in most universities feel like that, too. I ever tell you I met Angelina at Sandy June’s?”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith