Example Sentences

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement, have prompted dozens of mostly smaller cities across the country to end their relationship with the company.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Those higher prices have followed disruptions from tariffs last year, among other price shocks over this decade, that have prompted companies to more closely manage their production footprints and their costs.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 7, 2026

The heists have prompted calls for better security to protect valuable artworks.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The show is taking place in Vienna, which seems to have prompted half of the contestants to throw an operatic riff into their song, whether it needs it or not.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

It was while he was sitting on the edge of his bed, drinking water, that he heard the voices that must have prompted his dream.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan