Example Sentences

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“I tell my Taiwanese friends—without much success—that you have gotten the wrong lesson from Ukraine,” Kausikan said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

One reason shares might not have gotten a big boost is earnings estimates.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Meanwhile, many of the individual traders who long powered crypto’s wildest bull runs have gotten swept up in the excitement around artificial-intelligence stocks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

She said local residents feel little improvement has been made since the original closure and "things have gotten worse".

From BBC • May 27, 2026

James and Richard have gotten hold of a deck of cards and are playing and laughing.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone