Example Sentences

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The play, drawn directly from transcripts of hearings and other factual material, is an early and sterling example of the documentary-drama genre that has become a staple of contemporary theater.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

The inquiry also faced a number of legal challenges from families over issues such as its refusal to call health ministers and some of the hearings being held in private.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

In other words, the government would like courts to stop applying the case-by-case inquiry it’s done for half a century, and instead rule categorically against immigrant bond hearings no matter the length of their detention.

From Slate • Jun. 17, 2026

Getting bodies in the room is also valuable as the hearings sometimes get rowdy.

From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026

After three trips to New Orleans for sentencing hearings, we still did not have a new sentence for Mr. Carter or Mr. Caston.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson