Example Sentences

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In the Dutch case, Brand said he was approached by a man who had recently uncovered two horrifying secrets: he was a descendant of Seyffardt, and his family had displayed the looted art for years.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Wodehouse had displayed nothing worse than the stupidity of the innocent.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2025

In New Hampshire, his victory speech had displayed all the grace and decorum of a professional wrestling show, down to mocking Ms. Haley’s dress and taunting her over losing.

From New York Times • Feb. 24, 2024

A Belgian family looking to sell their home found out a longtime piece of decor they had displayed was a stolen artifact from the Roman ruins of Pompeii.

From Washington Times • Dec. 15, 2023

The Mother Paula’s vandal had displayed a dark sense of humor that didn’t fit the Matherson boy’s dim- witted criminal history.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen