Example Sentences

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This gorgeous photo of Earth that astronauts on the Artemis II mission got as they went around the moon will put most folks’ souvenir snapshots to shame.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

My brain focused on more immediate concerns: dodging downed electrical wires, plotting escape routes, jump=starting folks’ cars and watching in horror as buildings erupted into flames in front of me.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2025

Losing your teeth is one of many folks' greatest fears and is fodder for many disturbing nightmares.

From Salon • May 29, 2024

She said: "There is no judgement of folks' capabilities. It's very good and everyone participates."

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2024

Bailey played on the country folks’ need for diversion.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou