Example Sentences

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At first, it appeared the bell had saved Nkuta, but the referee determined that the fighter was already knocked out and awarded the victory to Moraes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

But there were signs that the new photos and price cuts were helping: More prospective buyers had saved her listing on Zillow, and someone had scheduled a showing.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

After five years, she had saved enough money to attend the universities of Sussex and Cambridge.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

The novel emerged as he began writing about the objects he had saved, everything from family keepsakes to trinkets picked up at the bazaars, which gradually brought his characters to life.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

Just after the curtains opened, Aunt Loma marched in from backstage, dressed fit to kill in black silk and importance, and sat down in the aisle seat that the Tuttles had saved for her.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns