Example Sentences

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Despite being part of the progressive bloc, Raman has tacked more centrist as she runs for citywide office.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

The stock was rising 0.4% in recent afternoon trading, and has tacked on 3.4% amid a five-session win streak.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 5, 2025

From there, Federer won his 20th and final Grand Slam title, Djokovic has tacked on nine Grand Slam titles and the mean injuries started coming for Chung, with his back causing the longest trouble.

From Washington Post • Jan. 21, 2023

After adding a record 6.7 million jobs last year, the economy has tacked on a robust monthly average of 420,000 so far this year.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 1, 2022

Because of the sheets of wood veneer her father has tacked over its windows, their apartment is stuffy and hot.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr