Example Sentences

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The geopolitical squeeze between the U.S. and China is focusing politicians’ minds, while the past year’s equity outperformance could entice savers off the sidelines.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

But some not insubstantial number of these politicians’ listeners take their assertions both seriously and literally.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

He added that it was "no surprise the public are fed up with politicians' ability to get things done" but that he believed that "we can change this and change quite quickly".

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026

A representative for the Department of Homeland Security didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment about the politicians’ complaints.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 12, 2025

She didn’t look a bit like the perfectly pressed, ready-for-Sunday-school politicians’ kids I’d seen on TV.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry