Example Sentences

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El Niño has officially arrived, and the latest edition is shaping up to be particularly potent — potentially bringing higher amounts of rain to Southern California.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026

In a new BBC documentary, Southgate addresses the crisis he feels boys and young men are facing, and explores what is shaping the attitudes and outlook of this generation.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

And, most importantly, it encouraged consumers to get creative with other aspects of baking: shaping, frosting and decorating.

From Salon • Jun. 14, 2026

Expertly crafted clippers for his Saturday morning ritual of shaping hedges and deadheading blooms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

The roots seemed to be shaping themselves around him, slowly pulling him into the earth.

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan