Example Sentences

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"It's clear who won!" one zookeeper exclaimed excitedly.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

“Thank you,” Harding exclaimed as he ran the gantlet while crowd members cheered out “YAY Maestro.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

“Capivaras!” exclaimed one Brazilian passenger after another, all of whom had passed cows and horses without much reaction.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

"A complete surprise," Travolta exclaimed in French as the crowd applauded.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

"That's just what we need now!" exclaimed the guard.

From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios