Example Sentences

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A chip shop manager said he has programmed an AI answering service to take orders in a bid to cut costs.

From BBC • Sep. 17, 2025

Bushnell, too, is excited to get guests in augmented reality glassware from Snap, as he notes Two Bit has programmed images of dinosaurs roaming the Third Street Promenade.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2024

Venice has never been a festival to shy away from controversial directors and has programmed new films from both Roman Polanski and Woody Allen.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 25, 2023

Smith, who departs on July 1, has programmed much of the 2023-2024 season at Arena, which will give Sharif breathing room as she plans for the company’s future.

From Washington Post • Apr. 25, 2023

The UK committed about $100 million in 1996-98 to help reconstruct the economy and has programmed additional aid for 1999-2001.

From The 2000 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency