Example Sentences

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Creating the mechanical equivalent of the human hand is a challenge that has been stumping corporate and academic researchers for years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 25, 2025

Andrew Yang, the entrepreneur turned candidate, has been stumping the state this month with his own hopes riding on what happens.

From Washington Post • Jan. 28, 2020

Obama, a Chicago native, has been stumping for Democratic candidates around the country leading up to the midterm elections.

From Chicago Tribune • Nov. 1, 2014

Berlusconi put his name as a candidate on the top of the ticket and has been stumping on Moratti’s behalf.

From BusinessWeek • May 16, 2011

Meantime, Ms. Bachmann has been stumping on Palin grounds.

From New York Times • Mar. 22, 2011