Example Sentences

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"My friends are all willing to fight to stay up to watch the games."

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The Minneapolis IT professional calls Portal the most unique lounge he has come across in his travels, and he sneaked in a few games of “Mario Kart.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

In Smith’s absence, 25-year-old Dalton Rushing has started three straight games behind the plate, including his four-hit performance in the series finale against the Angels, and six of the past nine games.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Defensively, across the six games, England were more solid than they have been in recent years, despite switching centre-back partnerships regularly.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

They even squeezed in time for a few games of chess.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti