Example Sentences

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On Tuesday, Altman should have been celebrating a deal at a swanky downtown San Francisco event put on by Amazon Web Services.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

He could have been celebrating, or at least resting up for his upcoming “Saturday Night Live” gig and fall arena tour.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

“We would have been celebrating her 9th birthday in just 2 weeks.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2025

Orthodox Christians around the world have been celebrating Christmas by attending church services.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2025

We didn’t have a tree, and if it hadn’t been for the ham that Mr. Ballard sent home to all his employees, I think we would have been celebrating with thawed hamburgers.

From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt