Example Sentences

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Many consumers and brokers have responded to the expiration of the pandemic subsidies by signing up for these zero-premium plans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Some experts who have responded to major fires said it’s important to note that the nature of such fires can impede decision-making, particularly at night and without aerial surveillance.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

There is, at least, one other high-level executive who does seem to get it, and to whom college grads have responded very positively.

From Slate • May 20, 2026

The strait's effective closure has pushed up the price of jet fuel and some airlines have responded by increasing ticket prices, while others have trimmed capacity in a bid to attract hesitant customers.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

She was used to his gentle jibes about her social-service faith and she would have responded to say that she was not even sure she believed in a Christian God that could not be seen.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie