Example Sentences

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The more monetary policy-sensitive 2-year note had popped up to 3.64% as investors reasoned that the prospect of burgeoning inflation would reduce the Federal Reserve’s ability to cut interest rates later this year.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

A Texas native, Winsett’s partner had popped the question two days before at Yosemite National Park.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2025

Her daughter-in-law, Angel Clark, 38, from Ardleigh, Essex, said Maureen initially noticed her stomach had "popped out".

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2025

The goal by Robertson came soon after Marchment whiffed at a loose puck that had popped off Thompson’s glove, and another scramble in front of the goalie when Roope Hintz was denied twice.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 24, 2024

This seemed like a clue—one that had popped up out of nowhere.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn