Example Sentences
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On top of that, there is this potential energy in the atmosphere which meant that, locally, the convection column sucked up the embers and carried the fire further afield.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
A man was nearly sucked out the window of a Ryanair flight when it "detached" mid-air en route to Germany, with other passengers pulling him back inside, witnesses and officials said Friday.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
When asked if Sir Keir got too sucked into foreign policy to the detriment of domestic issues in the country, Lammy said the "two are indivisible".
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
Wince as they perform complicated operations; get sucked into the personal trials of the tireless staff.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
I found out later that it glowed because it had sucked phosphorus from the ground up into the wood and held the light from day all night.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
