Example Sentences

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“Here’s a note of caution: Multiple times in the past two months, a breakthrough seemed imminent but the two sides didn’t cross the finish line,” said Pavel Molchanov, investment-strategy analyst at Raymond James.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026

“It seemed like the worst kept secret in combat sports,” co-host Eric Jackman said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

“Truly, the world seemed uninhabited because of this pestilence.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

For many Thai royalists, Princess Bajrakitiyabha seemed the most promising figure to succeed her father, either as queen or as a regent to help Prince Dipangkorn.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

She pawed at her eyes, which seemed to have sprung a leak.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman