Example Sentences

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Rock’s commercial struggles in the streaming era may also be spurring fans of the genre toward old standbys.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

It’s lighter than some Italian-American standbys, but no less satisfying — the flavor comes forward with every twist of the fork, sharp and indulgent in equal measure, a little citrus perfume in every mouthful.

From Salon • Dec. 18, 2025

Since their mainstream emergence in 2022, A.I. apps have been a point of concern for game workers like visual artists, software engineers, and voice-over standbys.

From Slate • Jul. 30, 2024

An additional juror was sworn in as an alternate, and the process of finding five more standbys will continue on Friday.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2024

Two pretty gray homespuns made in Alabama were my standbys.

From Memories A Record of Personal Experience and Adventure During Four Years of War by Beers, Fannie A.