Example Sentences

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In one public radio broadcast, he said that too many Christians had lost sight of the importance of the Mother of God.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

With that, the 60 Minutes crew had lost four of its hosts—Anderson Cooper having resigned earlier this year—along with several longtime, experienced show producers.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

Javadli's family and friends had lost contact with her since Tuesday night and had raised the alarm over her whereabouts.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

According to Boettcher, Abdulmohsen's motive lay in a conflict with a Cologne-based refugee organisation against which he had lost a civil suit.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

George Washington had lost almost all his teeth by the time he was in his forties, and this guy had a full set.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin