Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Pubs will be allowed to stay open until 01:00 BST for England or Scotland matches in the knockout stages that kick off between 17:00 and 21:00 and until 02:00 for kick-offs between 21:00 and 22:00.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

On debate stages, candidates still draw distinctions with one another, but they also compliment their opponents and highlight areas of agreement.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Today, most rare-earth supply chains remain dependent on China for the lucrative processing stages that separate individual elements and convert them into the metals, alloys and magnets that are used in everyday electronics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Eli Lilly jumps after its pill Foundayo showed significant weight loss in women at all menopause stages.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

She’d been keeping an eye on them in a pavilion of the guildhall as they took shape in stages, day by day, until finally becoming the crafts she had seen in the faranji couple’s dreams.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor