Example Sentences

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“We are not imitating; we are a model to others,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

The thing about Spirit that makes it complicated is that the network carriers started imitating the business model of Spirit and the other ultra-low-cost carriers through basic economy fares.

From Slate • May 5, 2026

AI might do a good job at imitating language.

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026

The England captain marked his match-winning century against Sri Lanka by imitating a famous WWE wrestler.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

“Three savage creatures such as they are, and yet they still enjoy imitating wild animals. You’d think they would’ve had quite enough of that sort of thing in the forest, where they were raised.”

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood