Example Sentences

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Her most recent video sees multiple Nandis put on an energetic, one-girl show in response to Grohl’s sweet Round 2 entry: a superhero theme song dedicated to “the No. 1 supergirl,” Nandi.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 12, 2020

Then he calls the next-door neighbor, Mrs. Merton, who has offered to look after Gogol until the Nandis arrive.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri

Through the Nandis, now expecting a child of their own, Ashoke and Ashima meet the Mitras, and through the Mitras, the Banerjees.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri

For as grateful as she feels for the company of the Nandis and Dr. Gupta, these acquaintances are only substitutes for the people who really ought to be surrounding them.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri

Having taken the seat of honour in open view of the community, Joygopal swelled inwardly, and thought it would be a good thing if any of the Chakrabartis or Nandis came and saw him there.

From Mashi and Other Stories by Tagore, Rabindranath