Example Sentences

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On a graduate student’s budget, and later a public radio paycheck, it felt almost decadent: a bowl of beans dressed generously with olive oil, lemon and whatever herbs happened to be in season.

From Salon • Jun. 16, 2026

Tomblin carefully documented each student's language skills and collected saliva samples, preserving DNA that could be analyzed in the future.

From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026

In a statement, Henley College said its "thoughts and sincere condolences are with the student's family and friends at this extremely difficult time".

From BBC • May 15, 2026

She has made homework a smaller percentage of a student’s final grade as she realized AI could easily score 100% on her assignments.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Before Mom can fill anything in, I grab the pen and write “Fern Silvana” where it says to write the student’s name.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy