Example Sentences

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With “Young Mothers,” the Dardennes’ 13th feature, the pair of writer-directors have baked up yet another grueling slice of bitter life for a refined audience that enjoys being, er, grueled.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

This summer, waters from Florida to Europe have baked in extreme marine heat waves of unprecedented intensity.

From Scientific American • Sep. 12, 2023

Traders have baked in a 76.9% chance the Fed will raise interest rates by 25 bps to 5.25%-5.50% range at its July meeting, according to CME Group's Fedwatch tool.

From Reuters • Jun. 27, 2023

Many retailers sign long-term contracts for products and so will have baked in some of the higher prices, the British Retail Consortium said.

From BBC • May 25, 2023

“In fact, tonight, remind me to leave out some cooking ingredients. By morning, they will have baked us a treat.”

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull