Example Sentences

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Israeli strikes have inflicted havoc on the Islamic Republic’s internal repression apparatus.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Motherwell were worthy winners at Fir Park and could have inflicted a far more embarrassing scoreline on Nancy's men but for wasteful finishing in their first home victory over Celtic since 2013.

From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025

A red flag because of a loose kerb interrupted proceedings for about 20 minutes, and limited the disadvantage that an engine problem could have inflicted on Piastri.

From BBC • Sep. 19, 2025

A direct hit would have inflicted catastrophic, region-remaking losses on Tampa and environs, due to NASCAR-speed winds and unprecedented levels of storm surge.

From Slate • Oct. 21, 2024

I should even have inflicted an injury upon my author.

From The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi; Volume the First by Gozzi, Carlo