Example Sentences

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It possesses the most lethal and far-flung military; it controls the leading currency; its leaders’ words and deeds are more closely observed and analyzed than those of any other leaders.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Because GLP-1 medications are highly effective at promoting weight loss, some of the observed benefit may be related to weight reduction.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

However, researchers have observed a slight increase among Asian Americans, despite relatively low smoking rates, particularly among women.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

“So I observed a lot. For some reason, if I did a stupid voice, I could speak very fluently.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

“Many people have a hobby…. The difference between the normal range and the eccentricity observed in Asperger’s Syndrome is that these pursuits are often solitary, idiosyncratic and dominate the person’s time and conversation.”

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis