Example Sentences

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At the time, he used smokers as an example of who should lose access, no doubt because smoking is a widely unpopular and indisputably unhealthy behavior.

From Salon • May 18, 2026

The material consequences of someone else’s smoke getting into your lungs are dwarfed by the social consequences of public smoking looking cool and inspiring more smokers.

From Slate • May 15, 2026

He said it could well be seen as a positive if existing smokers were changing habits.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

While it’s often the most affordable type of life insurance relative to the payout, premiums can increase significantly for smokers or those with health conditions.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Those who were not chased away came back blowing their breath in front of themselves like proud smokers.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou