Example Sentences

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She had sliced and toasted the baguette, and pre-grated a small mountain of aged Gruyère.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

The Lakers called a time out with 9:35 remaining in the fourth quarter Sunday in an attempt to slow down a Miami Heat team that had sliced a once 18-point Lakers lead to three points.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2025

Barbara Sastre, the boy’s aunt also told us at least one truck had sliced open the house in a blow that precipitated the boys and their dad being swept towards the nearby ravine.

From BBC • Nov. 8, 2024

Schwindel had a run-scoring single in the first and went deep to right to lead off the sixth after the Rockies had sliced the lead to 3-2.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 14, 2022

Mia had sliced each word out neatly with a razor to form the gaps between the bars.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng