Example Sentences

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That sentence structure is popping up everywhere these days, and linguists tie its popularity to AI models.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

It charts the Egyptian Lover’s rise through old photos, from the artist’s personal collection, where the gold chains are stacked, curls are juicy, chest hair is popping and the windbreaker tracksuits are scratchy.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

But investors shouldn’t panic that the so-called AI bubble is popping.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 4, 2025

She says the US version of the show, which has overlapped with the UK edition this year, is "popping off" on the app, and believes this has boosted interest in Love Island overall.

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2025

The team is popping with impatience to get away.

From "Beast Rider" by Tony Johnston & María Elena Fontanot de Rhoads