Example Sentences

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Behind the scenes, the players had been communicating with members of the Iranian diaspora in Australia, who told them they could claim humanitarian assistance and stay in Australia permanently.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Ms Seif said the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office had been communicating with her family over the issue, but she called on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's office to also give it their attention.

From BBC • Nov. 14, 2025

Rickey Jones, a state prosecutor, said in his opening statement that Ms. Armstrong was “not happy” that her boyfriend at the time, Colin Strickland, had been communicating with Ms. Wilson.

From New York Times • Nov. 16, 2023

Even before I talked with his spokesman, the councilman had been communicating his argument with his actions: that politics are the best method to help the city recover.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2022

Since the Fairy Queen had been communicating mentally, Kendra trusted her first impressions.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull