Example Sentences

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As the white dwarf pulls gas from its companion, the material heats up and emits X-rays.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

The documentary pulls together talent from across the region - with Meji convincing Ghanaian composer Ray Michael Djan Jr, who worked on the soundtrack for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, to do the music.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

“Oh, I failed,” Ferrell says, wiping off the face-sauce as the coaster pulls up to the platform and someone in line blurts, “Are those chicken nuggets?”

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Arsenal pounded the ball into the penalty area, ran a complex scheme of blocks, jersey pulls, and dummy runs, and invariably, someone tall would pop up to head the ball in.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

I’m about to ask her what she got, but then Teddy pulls on my arm and starts doing his potty dance.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison