Example Sentences

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He said one woman who ran the donkey rides in Llandudno carried on into her mid-90s, but he has no intention of emulating her.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

China is emulating the U.S. in applying national-security measures to business matters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Irsay, the youngest NFL general manager in history, said in a 2014 Colts Media interview that watching and emulating the legendary NFL owners who came before him “really taught me to be a steward.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

“Lazarus” is also ambitious in its commitment to emulating live-action filmmaking techniques, blending a variety of animation styles with sequences with floating electronic melodies and action sequences designed by John Wick creator Chad Stahelski.

From Salon • Dec. 19, 2025

Colonel Korn demanded, emulating Colonel Cathcart’s harsh, self-righteous tone.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller