Example Sentences

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Some are angry at what they see as city leaders’ poor preparation and response to the Palisades fire.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

The answer, alas, is not much—at least not much that is likely to have an effect on the Iranian leaders’ behavior.

From Slate • May 11, 2026

There are few precedents anywhere in the world, let alone in a democracy, of displaying sitting leaders' pictures in passports, and Trump would be the first sitting US president featured in Americans' travel documents.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

We're counting down to the Senedd election, and gearing up to what could be a very revealing hour-and-a-half of television at Tuesday's leaders' debate.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

He opens the door, and JP strolls in wearing a freshly ironed bow tie and T-shirt with civil rights leaders’ names on it.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas