Example Sentences

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Schrödinger's definitions have shaped color science for roughly 100 years.

From Science Daily • Jun. 7, 2026

It explores Justice Gorsuch’s personal life and his judicial temperament, including a pivotal case from nearly 20 years ago that seemed to have shaped his judicial philosophy.

From Slate • May 14, 2026

Five artists and creative studios have shaped Coachella’s visual identity over 25 years through works ranging from annual posters to 57-foot-tall astronauts.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

But the government argued this was BTS, returning to reclaim their spot at the top of an industry that has shaped them as much as they have shaped it.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

I believe that there are four institutions in American history that have shaped our approach to race and justice but remain poorly understood.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson