Example Sentences

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This unity has replaced years of internal friction, when coaches, directors and executives often operated with conflicting priorities.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

In so much of modern cinema, “fun” has replaced “safe,” a new adjective with a better connotation meant to save middling films from themselves.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

Unilever has replaced a slew of leaders and cut its white-collar workforce as part of a broader restructuring effort.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Greggs has replaced open cabinets with secure counters in the shops where it says antisocial behaviour is most acute.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

My body feels like someone has replaced my blood with molasses, and my bones with lead.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth