Example Sentences

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The real scandal isn’t that hundreds of colleges are in danger of closing—it is that we have designed K-12 so that their equivalents never will.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Scientists have designed a powerful light based sensor capable of detecting extremely small amounts of cancer biomarkers in blood.

From Science Daily • Feb. 16, 2026

It claims to have designed the first patented down jacket in America.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

Nicklaus Cos. or its predecessors have designed or renovated more than 440 courses worldwide, with more than 65 additional courses under way, the court filing said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 24, 2025

“You couldn’t have designed those better yourself,” Mom said as she paid for the cards.

From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper