Example Sentences

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Per the release, show nominations come from board of governors and special committees but also “individuals who may suggest recipients in a letter to the Television Academy.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

Military personnel salute those who outrank them, but all military personnel, regardless of rank, salute Medal of Honor recipients.

From Slate • Jun. 16, 2026

Social Security recipients are projected to receive a 4.7% cost-of-living adjustment for 2027, up from a previous estimate of 4.2%.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

In 2025, enjoyment of reading by all free school meals recipients stood at 31% and rose to 32.1% this year.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Prophecies aren’t super detailed and can get misinterpreted by the recipients.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas