Example Sentences

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Police have named an 11-year-old boy who went missing in the River Don in South Yorkshire as Mackenzie Swift as searches for him continue.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Vezzosi and Sabato have named the image the "Unicorn Dragon."

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

Scientists have named this revival the Lazarus phase.

From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026

But they share a deep love for Norwich Terriers, and have named theirs Winky.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

"See how it flames across the sky today on His Grace's name day, as if the gods themselves had raised a banner in his honor. The smallfolk have named it King Joffrey's Comet."

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin