Example Sentences

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With his Tampa Bay Rays facing elimination against the Dodgers, he had answered the bell with five one-hit, nine-strikeout, virtually flawless Fall Classic innings.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 29, 2025

Back in September, about 150 members had answered questions and donated blood for the study.

From Salon • Jan. 30, 2025

At recent sessions, the demographic skewed young, the room full of people in their 20s and 30s who had answered the event flyer’s call: “All Levels & All Bodies Welcome!”

From New York Times • Mar. 15, 2024

It was the first time he had answered questions from reporters since being rushed back to the hospital on Jan. 1.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 1, 2024

She explained that when she’d called earlier that day, someone else had answered the phone.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers