Example Sentences

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The challenge, she says, is learning when not to intervene.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

The U.S. is learning this the hard way.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Dad is learning it’s much harder to watch his daughter pitch than pitch himself.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

OpenAI is learning that lesson the hard way right now.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

This may take some practice if you're not used to it, but it can be useful practice for anyone who is learning about music.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones