Example Sentences

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As I said at the time, you could not have scripted it better.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

As Meatloaf might have scripted for her: "I would do anything for growth".

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2025

Check that — they could have scripted fewer than six turnovers and five fouls for Collier.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 9, 2023

When Midge sends Susie a message for reconciliation and Susie drops everything to go to her — Nora Ephron couldn’t have scripted it better.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2023

“I couldn’t have scripted it better,” Howard said Thursday.

From Washington Post • Dec. 23, 2022