Example Sentences

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There is no shame in Gyllenhaal’s game, and her honest excitement to dabble with references and emotion is refreshing, even when these moments grate.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

Everyone is refreshing their X feed to read the latest takes on Iran.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026

For Ruiz, the Spanish admiral, the exercise’s greatest achievement is refreshing the perishable skill of coordinating resources from so many countries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

The choreography is refreshing but might be more so with a little more restraint.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2025

“Because it is refreshing to be truly honest with someone for a change,” Marco says.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern