Example Sentences

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Brandon Blackwell sits in his apartment in the Jamaica section of Queens, training with a collection of 30,000 homemade flash cards the way weight lifters train with barbells.

From New York Times • Apr. 7, 2024

But it doesn’t have to be especially so if you — and the stressed-out loved ones in your orbit — have an arsenal of stress relievers, anxiety reducers and mood lifters at the ready.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2023

China and Japan are the top two lifters of Australian LNG, followed by South Korea and Taiwan.

From Reuters • Sep. 4, 2023

Maile said the case has been particularly difficult for female lifters who have openly sided with USA Powerlifting, saying they have been targeted for criticism and more.

From Washington Times • Jun. 21, 2023

Or Tally’s and Shay’s combined weight was too much for the lifters.

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld