Example Sentences

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The two countries had staged joint military exercises here the month earlier.

From BBC • May 23, 2025

The broker had staged the house with attractive furniture in taupes and grays.

From Slate • Mar. 6, 2025

And given the Dons had staged an impressive two-goal comeback at Parkhead two weeks prior, the reigning Premiership champions wanted to make a statement.

From BBC • Nov. 2, 2024

Or maybe he had staged the attack on himself “as a means of drawing attention to his cause against Synanon and other groups.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2024

King Robert had staged it in her father's honor.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin