Example Sentences

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Now, an international team of scientists has discovered that one of the region's most mysterious venomous snakes is not a single species after all.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

In the last 12 months, McIlroy has discovered that was more of a memorable mile marker than a monumental, life-changing milestone.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

But at UConn, coach Dan Hurley has discovered the formula to staying on top in a sport designed to knock you down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Eighteen months later, Crawford was paid £5.9m for a single month - almost the same as the entire contract's initial estimated value, the BBC has discovered.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

Gottman has discovered that marriages have distinctive signatures, and we can find that signature by collecting very detailed emotional information from the interaction of a couple.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell