Example Sentences

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On Tuesday, China's state-run Xinhua news agency reported Xi as saying he had reached "an important consensus with Kim on developing China-DPRK relations in the new era", using North Korea's official acronym.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Total volume for both retail stock and options trades reached new records in May, according to Citadel Securities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The jury reached its verdict after nearly five days of deliberation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Both leaders, said Berlin, had reached a shared conclusion that the companies involved "cannot reach an agreement".

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Sometimes when I have an awful day, I sneak downstairs and play Grace even though I’ve already reached the allotted playing limit.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold