Example Sentences

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Producing the play, which is not set to tour elsewhere in the UK, had been "thrilling" for the theatre, said Ms Biles.

From BBC • May 2, 2025

But Brooklyn had completed her first day of actual spying, and it had been thrilling.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

The last storm had been thrilling, intoxicating, a sudden squall that had left him feeling cleansed and refreshed.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

The adventures of that afternoon had been thrilling indeed, and a few of the girls shared with Jane the suspicions now settling upon the two freshmen, Shirley Duncan and Sarah Howland.

From Jane Allen, Junior by Bancroft, Edith

Its wires had been thrilling to the secrets of war, and this signal station was barricaded so that no citizens might go near, or pass the sentries pacing there with loaded rifles.

From The Soul of the War by Gibbs, Philip