Example Sentences

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The promise of an “internet for niche communities” and “the empowered independent creator” has been taking a beating as the web has become less open and increasingly dominated by a few platforms and players.

From Slate • May 22, 2026

Those nominations numbers continued the shift that has been taking place the last several years as Cannes has supplanted the fall film festivals as the event with the most sway at the Academy Awards.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

AI has been taking over more call-center tasks, and companies are expanding into voice agents to help customers with issues as the technology advances.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Melania Trump has been taking on an increasingly public-facing role in recent months, after being an initially elusive presence at the White House early in her husband's second term.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Elizabeth has been taking care of Dad during the night shift, and she’s always so patient with me whenever I call the hospital for updates.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera