Example Sentences

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He said he has heard from patients who feel outside pressure to opt for surgery, which is something the medical community presents as an option rather than a must.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

John Sutter, a lawyer who represents short sellers, said he has heard from several clients worried about how the verdict’s impact could affect them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The BBC has heard from other disabled people who say they too are being left "stranded" in hospital as disputes over their NHS-funded care outside of hospital go on for months.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Anyone who knows a farmer has heard stories of the “worst year ever” — but now American farmers are facing their most serious crisis since the 1980s.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

Wells pretended not to notice; but like a horse that has heard the hum of a rattlesnake, he shied away from the betrayed man’s venomous vicinity.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote