Example Sentences

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For centuries, we have looked up at the night sky in awe and wonder, but if you are new to stargazing, the Summer Triangle is a good place to start.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

If the Knicks had written a script for a Game 1 victory before tipoff, it would have looked nothing like what played out on Wednesday night.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

“Other presidents have looked at this for 50, 60 years, doing something,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

What’s Next: Retail earnings have been in the spotlight as investors have looked for fresh readings on the consumer.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

It should have looked peaceful, but it felt eerie.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff