Example Sentences

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Liz Kimmins said recent tragic incidents involving children had highlighted the risks that can arise when passengers are getting on or off buses.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Over the summer, management had highlighted upgrades of a number of products, such as a stronger version of Mr. Clean cleaning sponges and new Oral-B power brushes.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 28, 2026

On the coast he abandoned the boat, made his way into the U.S. and released his photos that went viral on the internet and validated what the satellite photos had highlighted.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 14, 2025

Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau said the probe was opened in response to a parliamentary inquiry which had highlighted a failure to protect the mental health of "vulnerable" users on the app.

From Barron's • Nov. 4, 2025

I followed the map to a tee, pacing my steps, trying to identify the landmarks that my squad leader had highlighted.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore