Example Sentences

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She landed her first contract with Fox, and by the age of 30 had established herself as a global star.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

For roots-music fans, though, the Texas-raised former rodeo bull rider had established himself over a decade earlier as a significant, winning singer-songwriter.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Lululemon also defended O’Neill, saying she had spent more than 15 years leading Nike’s apparel segment, and said she had established and built Nike’s women’s segment into a multibillion-dollar business.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

We argued our case — we had established his sneaker in a previous scene — but they were vehement.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

During the war the government had established a new immigration code that made any form of anarchism a crime.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler