Example Sentences

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One of Southern California’s most iconic burger chains is marking a milestone — and offering hardcore fans a one-day deal.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

When IRS computers sync the forms they already have with the numbers supplied on a return, their default move is marking $0 for a missing cost basis, Zlatkin said.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 14, 2026

Mr. Pärt turned 90 years old on Sept. 11, and Carnegie Hall is marking the occasion with a significant honor, appointing him this season’s Debs Composer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 27, 2025

“The Amateur,” in theaters April 11, drops into a dizzying schedule for Fishburne, a strong indicator that although he is marking his 50th anniversary in show business, he shows no sign of slowing down.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2025

If one is marking people on consistency, and if one takes a scale of 100 as perfect, perhaps one should not always insist on 98.

From Crowds A Moving-Picture of Democracy by Lee, Gerald Stanley