Example Sentences

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Size was also a theme of the event itself, which sprawled across two exhibition centers, including a monumental new complex designed by architect Zaha Hadid.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Behind the Peace River plant, sprawled out across a massive lawn, and behind a chain-link fence, were the ruins of a processing infrastructure.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

In last-seen footage of Neukgu posted by Daejeon authorities, the young wolf is seen sprawled on a bed of leaves in the forest before getting up to pace around.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Movie theater trends might be shifting fast, but that means that going to the movies will always be a more interesting way to spend your time than sprawled out, drooling on the couch.

From Salon • Sep. 3, 2025

He pointed at me sprawled out on Washington Street and doubled over laughing, slapping his knee like I was the funniest thing he’d ever seen.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan