Example Sentences

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Astronomers have traced a mysterious type of repeating cosmic signal to an unusual pair of stars, providing the strongest evidence yet for the source of one of astronomy's most puzzling phenomena.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

As a scholar who researches the relationship between Christianity and fashion, I have traced how Christian imagery circulates in surprising forms.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

Though scholars have traced the origins of nearly all the six score or so known Lincoln photos, this one remained undocumented.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

Back in 2006, you could have traced the future by listening to Estela Lopez, head of the Central City East Assn.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2025

You leave the copy store quickly, as if the police might have traced your email, as if they’re throwing themselves into their squad cars and converging on your location.

From "Goodbye Stranger" by Rebecca Stead