Example Sentences

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The 37-year-old India legend then pointed to the stands as RCB's players sprinted out on the field to celebrate.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

She watched as Ryan and the Tiger defense allowed three quick goals in the opening minutes and Notre Dame sprinted to a 3-0 lead.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Innocuous as using the term “mother” to describe an actress may ultimately be, it has been proliferated in such an extreme and exaggerated way that the expression has sprinted past “bop” in terms of misuse.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

Authorities detained Allen April 25 after he sprinted past U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

Finally, the train stopped, and as soon as the doors opened, I sprinted off.

From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks