Example Sentences

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A couple of hours earlier he had messaged his mother "I chose the path of martyrdom", the prosecution said.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

An account under Waltz's name had messaged him, which he assumed was a hoax.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2025

Mark Shterenberg, 80, had messaged his wife at about 9:30 p.m. on Jan. 7 that their home seemed safe.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2025

But he had messaged me over for Chappell Roan and saying, her tour was looking for Queens or artists.

From Salon • Jul. 4, 2024

And this was the second time someone had claimed the book—Emily thought of the guest user who had messaged her through Book Scavenger the other day.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman