Example Sentences

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Most recently, Boeing had been making 42 MAX jets a month, after getting FAA approval to raise production in late 2025.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Micron announced during its earnings report in March that it was moving to strategic customer agreements, or SCAs, that it said go beyond the long-term agreements it had been making with customers.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

The regime had been making contingency plans in case of Khamenei’s death, Iranian officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

Despite challenges, Luna said the department had been making several improvements and he was looking forward to the addressing the allegations made by Bonta’s office.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

There were not so many people with her—it was as though she had been making room for him.

From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin