Example Sentences

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Those fears had fueled four consecutive daily drops in the S&P 500 index leading up to Wednesday, as questions swirl about returns on AI investments.

From BBC • Nov. 19, 2025

“With that effect fading, the crude oil market loses one of the supports that had fueled expectations of tighter supply.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

Realizing that Wooden’s teachings about collaboration and teamwork had fueled his achievements, Hill called his old coach — with a considerable sense of dread — to share this revelation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2025

It had been four days since the worst riot Ireland had seen in decades, and Mr. Uludag and hundreds of others had gathered to denounce the anti-immigrant sentiment that had fueled the violence.

From New York Times • Dec. 7, 2023

When, months later, Ifemelu had the fight with Blaine, she wondered if Shan had fueled his anger, an anger she never fully understood.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie