Example Sentences

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"Nothing could have restored your life and brought you back to us," Kate writes.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Torres should have restored the Catalans' advantage but, in a comical moment, hit the bar from point-blank range and then immediately diverted the rebound against the post.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

Federal judges have restored much of that but uncertainty about future federal funding remains.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

Asian American support for standardized testing comes as several elite universities have restored those requirements for admissions after pausing them during the pandemic.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2024

Addressing Briony’s problems with kind words and caresses would have restored a sense of control.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan