Example Sentences

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On Tuesday, the judge read out his factual findings in the case and said the two had kissed in an alley after leaving the club.

From BBC • Aug. 23, 2022

Whereas Owens had kissed the ring with peerless sycophancy, the activist and broadcaster Van Jones had betrayed him, he recalled, after pleading for his help.

From The Guardian • Oct. 4, 2019

“I thought it was crazy that he had kissed her. I didn’t know how to process it,” said Rego, recalling the conversation.

From Washington Post • Feb. 25, 2019

When asked who had kissed the other first, Ms. Ughetta, laughing much harder, said, “I think it was a tie.”

From New York Times • Dec. 15, 2018

But when her husband asked if she had kissed anyone before, Hatsue had answered never.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson