Example Sentences

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Goodall’s research on warring chimpanzees was criticized because she had named and fed the animals, which some suspected might have played a role in their coordinated violence.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

His testimony was seen as blowing the lid on the extent of police corruption at a local level in South Africa and led to the suspension of several of the officers he had named.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

The bank’s Hong Kong-listed stock fell over 6% after StanChart said it had named Peter Burrill as interim finance chief.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

Trump announced early Monday that he had named the governor of Louisiana, Jeff Landry, as US special envoy to Greenland.

From Barron's • Dec. 22, 2025

And with him stood the great lords her brother had named the Usurper's dogs, cold-eyed Eddard Stark with his frozen heart, and the golden Lannisters, father and son, so rich, so powerful, so treacherous.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin