Example Sentences

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One morning in April, a bleary-eyed Michelle plopped into bed fully clothed after completing her grueling 11 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. shift.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

For a picturesque date that feels like you’ve been plopped onto a movie set, consider the Gondola Getaway in Long Beach.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

It plopped itself into the middle of the fight last week, saying that Warner was legally and ethically bound to re-engage with Paramount in search of a higher payout for stockholders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

“I liked the character so much. I was like, ‘Can I just steal her?’ and I just plopped her into ‘KPop.’

From Salon • Jun. 29, 2025

He circled once, paused, and then plopped down into a snoring ball.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas