Example Sentences
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I was really lucky that so many subjects were so kind to me and affirmed I wasn’t my grandfather and that I didn’t need to carry historical or generational burdens.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
Somehow, they have become the sole experts on all subjects, from air pollution to monetary policy to human biology.
From Slate ● Jul. 20, 2026
It was Chase’s misfortune to have worked in short subjects at a time when they were going out of fashion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
In his paintings Porter synthesized feelings and understanding into a luminous whole, his subjects the people, places and things that were closest at hand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
“Like Mr. Farooqi said, you should start with subjects you’re already pretty good at. We’ll wait for Spanish until after he finishes your new you-know-what. Okay—these are college math textbooks.”
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
