Example Sentences

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Numerous U.S. presidents have meddled in the region.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 24, 2026

“You have meddled with the primal forces of nature, and you will atone,” Jensen roars at Beale, the mentally ill, mad-as-hell TV host played by Peter Finch.

From Washington Post • Jun. 16, 2021

“You have meddled with the primal forces of nature, Mr. Beale,” Mr. Beatty says, his voice roaring.

From New York Times • Jun. 13, 2021

"You have meddled with the primal forces of nature, Mr. Beale, and I won’t have it!"

From Fox News • Jun. 13, 2021

But then Archie had not meddled, as he most truly said: they seemed to have meddled with him.

From Across the Stream by Benson, Edward Frederic