Example Sentences

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Barry, 63, had worked at Social Security Scotland – the government agency which manages devolved benefits - for the last five years.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

He had worked at Ambiance for nearly five years, first stacking boxes of clothes and then later moving into shipping.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Isro later clarified that the celebrating women were administrative staff - but added that several female scientists had worked on the mission and they were in the control room at the time.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

He had worked at the tech company for more than a decade and took home an annual salary equivalent to about $44,000.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

I was so pleased about how my net had worked I didn’t think about being scared until Old Rowdy ran out on me.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls