Example Sentences

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Stanley Tucci, who is now arguably as synonymous with food as he is with the movies, nearly broke his self-described policy of not naming restaurants he doesn’t like.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

I'm not privy to the conversations that have been had within the current set-up, but the naming of such a large squad suggests a certain amount of uncertainty.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Su and other members and advisers of the administration have considered or interviewed several candidates in recent months, according to people familiar with the matter, but aren’t close to naming anyone.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

The step-up is not created by naming a beneficiary, but related to estate-inclusion rules.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

Everybody died laughing about that, and then they joked about Grandpa naming Mr. Clem’s hotel after hisself.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns