Example Sentences

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But with a forceful push from then-UC President Janet Napolitano, regents who had been reluctant to remove the SAT switched gears to unanimously vote to phase out testing and explore creating a UC-specific exam.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

But for quantum enthusiasts, the biggest milestone of the year arrives this week as Quantinuum gears up for its trading debut.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

The winner will lead the second-largest city in the US, grappling with issues like homelessness and affordable housing as Los Angeles gears up to host the 2028 Olympics.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

They are large, high-value parts with dozens of components, including ring gears and pinions, specifically made for GM’s trucks—and thus not easily substituted.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Nok watched the boy named Somkit as he expertly shifted gears, weaving around the choppy sections of current as if he knew exactly where to expect them.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat