Example Sentences

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His mother had described him as being more like an eight-year-old boy.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Jonathan had described his relationship with Isak as “better than ever” when questioned by the police, his lawyers said, and father and son had attended therapy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Busch died suddenly aged 41 on Thursday after what his family had described as a "severe illness".

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Panish asked Clayton to recall how Erickson had described their driving, to which Clayton replied, “racing or driving fast. What does it matter?”

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Even with the buffalo boy blocking most of her view, Minli could see his friend was beautiful, even more beautiful than he had described her.

From "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon" by Grace Lin