Example Sentences

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He’s barely remarked on when he enters a room and yet, as a representative of God and the Church, he has a knack for seeing situations clearly, broadly and with insight.

From Salon • Jun. 16, 2026

“She had succeeded in so many allegedly difficult situations that there’s not too much more you could throw at her. But six years is an eternity in politics. So here we are again.”

From Slate • Jun. 16, 2026

In both situations — whether your ex-husband is living or deceased — you must have been married for at least 10 years, a requirement you have met.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 15, 2026

Even expert surfers have encountered scary situations during the swell.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026

Given the blanket nature of the ruling, courts have found police encounters to be consensual in truly preposterous situations.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander