Example Sentences

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For years, he had toyed with the idea of making a better live flight tracker.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 15, 2025

Groff and her husband, Clay Kallman, had toyed with the idea of opening a bookstore in Gainesville for more than a decade, but the timing never felt right.

From New York Times • May 10, 2024

Bergeron had toyed with retirement before, but he decided to return for one last run a year ago.

From Washington Times • Oct. 6, 2023

"I had toyed with retiring before this," says the 32-year-old Tottenham keeper.

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2023

That had been the question Ella had toyed with all summer.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton