Example Sentences

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Several Russian and Ukrainian drones have crashed in Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Hundreds of small IPOs on Nasdaq, many from China, have crashed post-debut, with over half of this year’s sub-$15 million deals falling almost 60%.

From Barron's • Dec. 12, 2025

They have crashed back to earth with such staggering force that the only thing left of their championship aspirations is a smoldering crater in the ground.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 8, 2025

The 48-year-old is alleged to have crashed his grey Chrysler PT Cruiser through the front gate of Aniston's home in the Bel Air neighbourhood of Los Angeles on Monday afternoon.

From BBC • May 8, 2025

No, he would have commanded—and the plane wouldn’t have crashed.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell