Example Sentences

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"Emotions take a back seat," he said, his eyes bloodshot after having worked with his colleagues throughout the night.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Emotions were high as residents aired their fears and frustrations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Emotions are running very high, and I’m very worried about what may happen in the next few weeks.

From Salon • Sep. 13, 2025

Emotions were running high when the final episode taped last October.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2025

“I’m not saying it’s rational, Bast. Emotions by their very nature are not reasonable things. I don’t feel that way now, but back then I did. I remember.”

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss