Example Sentences

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But it’s the fighters’ first encounter, in 1936, that preoccupies “The Clash of Nations: Joe Louis vs. Max Schmeling.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

Representatives of 11 countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations will arrive in Kazan on Wednesday, with the main day of the summit set for the following day.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

The former Nottingham Forest boss was only appointed in January replacing Sami Trabelsi, who left his role following a last-16 defeat to Mali at the Africa Cup of Nations.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

Housing limitations — such as lack of space or high costs — were cited as a barrier to having as many children as desired by 15% of Americans in the United Nations Population Fund poll.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026

“Well, it’s the job of the United Nations to keep the peace,” I said.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver