Example Sentences

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Some shareholders had wondered whether Abel would share Buffett’s caution toward owning technology shares.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Some had wondered if he would move to the official mansion given his campaigning on affordability issues.

From Barron's • Jan. 1, 2026

His family also had wondered if something was wrong, as they hadn’t heard from him on his birthday either.

From Slate • Dec. 8, 2025

Many had wondered, however, whether the Pope would address the scandal during his time in Timor-Leste.

From BBC • Sep. 10, 2024

When he first took over, I had wondered if things would begin to change across America and in Little Rock.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals