Example Sentences
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Flames roared through crackling pine trees on Thursday as a wildfire gained ground on the coast of southwestern France, forcing more than 20,000 tourists and residents to flee to safety.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
Progressive roared back from a rough patch after the pandemic, becoming the nation’s largest personal auto insurer this year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
MacIntyre was being roared on by a huge home support but could not repeat his 2024 triumph.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
As China’s economy roared in the 2000s, Taiwanese tycoon Nobu Su earned a fortune after taking control of a big portion of the “dry bulk” ships that move coal and iron ore.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
Maggie sarcastically asked the “kind, dear spirits” to cooperate further, and “a hailstorm of responsive knocks” rained down as the audience roared, some in disbelief, others in approval.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
