Example Sentences

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There are some ships - an estimated 750 since 28 February, according to maritime data firm Kpler - which have managed to get through the Strait of Hormuz.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The Lakers have managed to slow down Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander by having Marcus Smart guard him and putting constant double teams on the reigning NBA most valuable player.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

Only a handful have managed to leave in recent weeks.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

For dividend-focused investors the moment calls for stocks with solid dividends and profit growth that have managed to keep pace with the market this year but won’t subject shareholders to large price swings.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

And now, almost using my mom’s ATM card only twenty minutes into the adventure, I wonder how I could have managed the nerve to think I might pull this off.

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle