Example Sentences

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Ever since, the people of France and Normandy have shown their gratitude for America’s sacrifice.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

"We're over 50% down in turnover, which is understandable, but really appreciate a lot of our customers who have shown tremendous loyalty and made the effort to come," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

“They have shown consistent and predictable behavior in both selloffs and rallies.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The stock market is on a record-busting streak, and even when oil prices are rising, as they are on Wednesday, the past few months have shown betting against equities is a tricky approach.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

I have shown that the psychological arrow is essentially the same as the thermodynamic arrow, so that the two would always point in the same direction.

From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking