Example Sentences

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The players could be seen exchanging words throughout their match-up and, at one point during the second quarter, Harrison swatted at the ball being held by Reese after play had already been stopped.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026

That study examined how mycorrhizal fungi and plants create highly efficient systems for exchanging carbon and nutrients.

From Science Daily • Jun. 15, 2026

However, shares rallied Thursday as investors bought the dip in tech stocks despite the U.S. and Iran exchanging fire for a second straight day.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Tensions remain elevated in the region despite a ceasefire struck two months ago, with the U.S. and Iran exchanging fire again over the past week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

It was not going to be an evening of Joyous caroling and exchanging gifts around a Christmas tree.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis