Example Sentences

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He has played a role in seven of Mexico's eight games in 2026, operating as a bright spark in a 4-1-4-1 formation, and could get the home crowd really excited.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio called Friday’s tumble an “important” move that highlights the central role that the global craze for artificial intelligence and other related stocks has played in the record run.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Catholicism has played a central role in Spanish life for centuries, but traditional religious observance has declined for decades in line with a trend across Europe.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Arnaldi had spent 19 hours and 42 minutes on court en route to the semi-finals in Paris - the longest anyone has played on their way to the last four of a major since 1991.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Khalil drops the brush in the door and cranks up his stereo, blasting an old rap song Daddy has played a million times.

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas