Example Sentences

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Undaunted by the duke’s decision to have many of his papers burned, she has unearthed his often-secret political activities with forensic skill.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

"The Claw will be disassembled immediately after the event concludes," Joshua Fisher, Director for White House Management and Administration, said in the papers.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

"I had the right papers and everything. I had the right visa," said Artan.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

She said years of reports about leaked papers have shaken her confidence in the fairness of the testing system.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Grandpa hurried behind the counter, opened a drawer, and started fumbling through some papers.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls