Example Sentences

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In the footage a police officer arriving at the scene can be heard asking: "What's your name, mate?" before Nowak, who is lying on his back on the ground, faintly replies: "Henry."

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

“I didn’t want to — I hate politics,” the singer replies.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

But the worst part of dying, Deborah replies, is that she won’t be able to see how her corgis spend her $550,000.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

By early afternoon Thursday, the post had received thousands of replies, some from people sharing their bullet-pointed credentials posted for all to see.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

“Intermediate school,” Auntie Nina replies, shaking her head.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila