Example Sentences

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The S&P’s overlords cannot guarantee that this will continue, but they can treat as sacred the rules that give the index credibility.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

Our tech overlords are planning for conscious AI to conquer the cosmos.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

In short, Wall Street welcomes our robot overlords.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Our robot overlords are here, and resistance is futile.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

The overlords never relaxed their hold on the swinging doors until the bell clanged the end of recess.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith