Example Sentences

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His own company is now working on a short sitcom and a series of sketches that subliminally serve as an endorsement for a new drink.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

On June 27, the Chicano troupe Culture Clash will return to the Grand Performances stage with comedic sketches colored by political and social satire.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

“Trainspotting” doesn’t require a plot; like its source novel by Irvine Welsh, it’s a series of deeply observed vignettes or sketches.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The lead characters are sketches of real people — mere catalysts for thematic contemplation when they should also be genuinely integral parts of a story.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

Mrs. Spektor wrote the new vocabulary words over the faded sketches of algebra lessons.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros