Example Sentences

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It comes a day after Vladimir Putin told the forum there was no point in meeting Volodymyr Zelensky, who had called for direct talks on ending the war.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

In that performance Mr. Biden had called the president of Egypt, Abdel El-Sisi, “the president of Mexico” and generally sounded confused, angry and exhausted.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Malta's Labour party won an unprecedented fourth term Sunday in a victory for outgoing Prime Minister Robert Abela, who had called a snap election in light of geopolitical uncertainties.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

Aidar had called the capybara “princess” in a way that sounded like a term of endearment for all female capybaras, so I asked for the capybara’s formal name.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

Natalie and her mother had finished their storm prep soon after Maria Martinez had called Reuben the “Big One,” but that still left hours before the hurricane actually hit.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz