Example Sentences

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The mystery has deepened this month as Spanish newspapers have splashed stories on their pages, saying police are treating Jonathan as an “investigado,” or person under investigation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 26, 2025

The Dodgers have splashed for several big-dollar acquisitions.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 8, 2023

And stories of men who made it to Europe have splashed across social media, encouraging others already eager to go.

From New York Times • Jun. 21, 2023

Chelsea, who have splashed out hundreds of millions on the forwards in their squad, have three fewer goals than Haaland, who cost City £51.2m when he joined from Borussia Dortmund last June.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2023

If I had brains I would have splashed water on the bow all day and drying, it would have made salt, he thought.

From "The Old Man and The Sea" by Ernest Hemingway