Example Sentences

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The film’s climax reaches for the same sense of civilizational awe as the mothership landing in “Close Encounters.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

You’re in a sweet spot until he reaches 80.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

In the case of Soundgarden, it was the latter, and by the time the reader reaches that part of the book, it’s not difficult to understand why it happened.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

"Ensuring that his message reaches everyone and speaks to everyone is a major challenge," he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

She must see the concern in Dad’s eyes, and she reaches out to pat his hand.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler