Example Sentences

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The 1963 painting Domestic Scene, Los Angeles shows one man in a shower while another man washes his back.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

In group shows, Hockney’s paintings won prizes as well as the attention of curators and collectors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

This global policy focus shows that quantum technology has graduated from a curiosity to a cornerstone of national security.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Michaelson notes that archaeological evidence already shows Neanderthals had culture, social organization, and complex behaviors.

From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026

I found him at a treehouse, weirdly polished and fancy, like the treehouses you saw on TV shows but never did in real life.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith