Example Sentences

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This mission, dubbed "Liberte 250," highlights France's support for the US insurgents who took on the British crown, making Paris the oldest international ally of Washington.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

For him, one of the highlights of the tournament is seeing "cultures coming together from all over the world".

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

He’d put up outrageous stat lines and even more absurd highlights while knocking off the defending-champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the conference finals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Clear, concise and comprehensive, it highlights most factors leading the Angels to the bottom of MLB.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Her hair hung down her back, smooth and wavy, so dark it shone with blue highlights in the sun.

From "The Old Willis Place" by Mary Downing Hahn