Example Sentences

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In fact, French media has been referring to the main suspects as the Grandpa Robbers, due to their advanced ages — the eldest defendant is 78.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2025

Much of the debate during Wednesday’s hearing centered on whether the animals were unauthorized livestock or feral cows, as the Forest Service has been referring to them.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 22, 2023

Tech media has been referring to the concept of a Made by Google smartwatch as the Pixel Watch for years.

From The Verge • Apr. 22, 2022

NBC’s Chuck Todd said in June that he has been having “major nightmares” about the election, and his First Read newsletter has been referring to “election week” instead of Election Day.

From New York Times • Aug. 2, 2020

If I have any it has been bumped into my head partly by mother, partly by Aunt Janet, and the job finished by the boys Juno has been referring to.

From Peggy Stewart at School by Jackson, Gabrielle E. (Gabrielle Emilie)