Example Sentences

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It took me decades to part with all the things I had stored away—but now I know I’m not alone?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

The drone had stored footage of "important targets" including border areas, a military spokesman said in the statement.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

With more vertical mixing in the Southern Ocean, deep waters that had stored carbon for long periods were brought closer to the surface, allowing that carbon to escape into the atmosphere.

From Science Daily • Dec. 2, 2025

In a detached office, Ian had stored photos of the damage to his old house that burned in the 1990 Santa Barbara wildfire.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 16, 2024

Her mother had stored things in it: linens and baby dresses, sprinkled with dried lavender blossoms.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry