Example Sentences

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He said he thought it was "the first time in my career" he had spun in such a way.

From BBC • Jul. 25, 2025

“I was completely out of control and finished with trying to fight the fears, depression and anxieties that had spun me out in a way I’ve never experienced before,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 4, 2024

In 2016, Illumina had spun off Grail, and retained a 12% stake.

From Reuters • Oct. 11, 2023

Dixon, the six-time IndyCar champion, had spun on course and re-entered the track ahead of Romain Grosjean and Power.

From Washington Times • Jun. 17, 2023

Their odd way of naming had spun Anya’s headaround for the first few days she’d known them, but now she couldn’t imagine calling them all Ivan and being able to keep them straight.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack