Example Sentences

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Everything seemed fine until 2022, when I discovered — while reviewing an old paper copy of my trust — that the attorney had attached the front page of a trust created for my brother.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 2, 2026

Redding and Pierce County claim the dog, a German shepherd Redding had attached to a 30-foot tracking lead, “unexpectedly darted out of his handler’s sight” and bit Ellis, who was hiding under a boat trailer.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 16, 2024

On the end of the ladder the team had attached life vests for the men to use in case something went wrong.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2023

Fifth Fleet MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter hovering above, the Iranians disconnected the towing line they had attached to that drone and eventually departed the area, according to a U.S.

From New York Times • Sep. 2, 2022

“Aaaaaaggggggghhhhhhl ” Dolores screeched, swerving as she struggled with the furry blob that had attached itself to her nose.

From "A Tangle of Knots" by Lisa Graff