Example Sentences

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Nine fishermen then got into a dinghy - a small boat they had towed along - loaded it with rice and other provisions and headed towards the island, Mr Davis said.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2023

News4 reported that D.C.’s Department of Public Works had towed Ms. Hekhuis’ vehicle from its original spot on Calvert Street NW since it was along the Rock n’ Roll Half Marathon route.

From Washington Times • Jun. 23, 2022

She co-authored a report on the issue in 2019 and found the city had towed about 9,400 vehicles in one month.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2022

Frank Poblocki was demoted after he sat in a parking lot outside the business of a person whose car he had towed and waited for an apology.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 7, 2018

Them two boys, Marcy and Jack, had towed her through the inlet with their skiff and were just about to get aboard again and make sail, when I run on to 'em in the dark.

From Marcy The Refugee by Castlemon, Harry