Example Sentences

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On Giving Tuesday this year, some 38 million people donated $4 billion in a single day, according to the organization that has sponsored the annual event since 2012.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 4, 2025

Kam Buckner, a state representative from Chicago and self-proclaimed “transit geek” who has sponsored the bill in the House, told me it’s both a good policy and a necessary show of intent.

From Slate • Apr. 14, 2025

“This is highly problematic and deeply troubling,” said City Council member Alexa Avilés, who has sponsored police reform legislation.

From Salon • Sep. 12, 2024

Cal Cities has sponsored legislation that would create more oversight and regulation of the facilities.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2024

“We focus on civics and mathematics and English. The Director of Mobilization has sponsored our efforts.”

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie