Example Sentences

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He shared the news he had learnt a few hours before.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

New England quarterback Drake Maye admitted the defeat after leading 21-0 "stings", and insisted his team had learnt "some things we've got to improve on" against the Ravens.

From Barron's • Dec. 19, 2025

On Wednesday, Siaya County Governor James Orengo said he had learnt with "deep sorrow and regret of the passing on of Bishop Gilbert Deya".

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2025

Attitudes towards the Welsh language were also generally "positive", especially among those who were fluent and had learnt the language at home.

From BBC • May 29, 2025

Despite the fact that Wagner had learnt his trade writing pseudo- Italian operas, by the time he reached his maturity, he had moved decisively and deliberately away from an Italian style.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall