Example Sentences

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While most of Big Tech is sprinting to an AI future, Apple is running a marathon.

From Barron's • Dec. 5, 2025

Shelene Hearring is sprinting against big developers to try to buy a slice of Altadena on Lake Avenue, a part of the unincorporated town she sees as crucial to the community’s identity.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 15, 2025

"We’re trying to sign up lenders by end of day tomorrow. Everybody is sprinting," he said.

From Reuters • Mar. 12, 2023

With just weeks left until the committee sunsets, the committee is sprinting to the finish to make its final case.

From Washington Times • Nov. 24, 2022

I turn around and see that Boy21 is sprinting toward us, his cape trailing.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick