Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

With fuel prices soaring since the start of the war with Iran, a question has surfaced that was almost unimaginable a few weeks ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

Additional video has surfaced showing Pretti in another altercation with federal agents 11 days before he was killed.

From Salon • Feb. 2, 2026

One option that has surfaced is a proposed whale sanctuary off Canada's Atlantic coast, in Nova Scotia province.

From Barron's • Nov. 26, 2025

A short black-and-white film of Amelia Earhart before her last flight has surfaced.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 11, 2025

Very few videos have emerged from Gaza that show the incidents themselves, but BBC Verify has examined footage has surfaced and attempted to map how they unfolded.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2025