says
Americanverb
Example Sentences
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But as Jack Reacher says, hope for the best, and plan for the worst.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026
The airline says most of its planes now have “streaming quality” connectivity through providers Viasat and Hughes Network Systems.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
“We had to turn the school into a restaurant, so I called mine Vaura,” she says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
With that, she places another picture in front of Musk’s and says, “And that person is Aleister Crowley.”
From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026
“Come on, boy,” Father says without looking at me.
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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