Example Sentences

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Morgan, Sr. Asked by a journalist what he thought the market would do next, the banker is supposed to have replied gravely that he expected stock prices to fluctuate.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 3, 2025

But neither Larry Ellison, co-founder of Red Bull title sponsor Oracle, or Ryan McInerney, CEO of Visa, have replied to requests for comment from the AP.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 25, 2024

Mr Khan was said to have replied: "Yes, it's safe. Genuine."

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2024

“I should in retrospect not have replied to that particular post.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 29, 2023

She would have replied were it not for the deep pain that wrapped around her lower spine, and the sudden churning in her stomach.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas