Example Sentences

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The silver mechanical creature then starts thrashing around violently, to gasps and exclamations from spectators at the installation, designed to probe humanity's relationship with increasingly realistic machines.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

There will be no exclamations of “Yippee-ki-yay” and you know what because this is still Hallmark, but the network has stepped up its action/adventure offerings.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2024

As they listened to celebratory speeches, the audience erupted into joyful exclamations: "Mercy!"

From Salon • Aug. 13, 2024

For listeners, it was Rashid's ability to stir profound exclamations - of love, devotion and reverence - that set him apart.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2024

He lifted a hand then, ignoring their exclamations, and began to smooth the thin hairs of his beard.

From "Tuck Everlasting" by Natalie Babbit