Example Sentences

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One of their former classmates, Damian, played by Daniel Franzese, is manning the spotlight and calling out to the group, while Gretchen’s daughter leads a performance mimicking the original “Jingle Bell Rock” dance.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 2023

Anyway, whoever is manning the "Weeks since last rules controversy" sign can flip that bad boy to "0."

From Golf Digest • Mar. 31, 2019

When the Washington Capitals are on the power play, defenseman John Carlson is manning his post at the point, just south of the blue line and behind his four teammates.

From Washington Post • Oct. 21, 2018

A young Israeli Defence Force private is manning a checkpoint with his equally young colleague.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2017

Coach Noles is manning the pitching machine by home plate.

From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner