Example Sentences

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If an official copy had showed up sooner, Ms. Sneff writes, “the United States’ entry onto the world stage would have looked very different.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Brunson ended his message by saying his co-star had "showed us what it means to live your values" and "to show up with strength, even when it's hard".

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Initial estimates in September had showed turnover averaged $9.6 trillion per day in April.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 8, 2025

On Thursday, however, Crawford was surprised to learn that the $445 payment had showed up on her card.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 8, 2025

Baaz would have told them that this was part of their “exclusive” experience, but she knew better; no one else had showed up.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray