Example Sentences

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"Is it because they really, really love the area and think it's so wonderful to see the view, or are they just ticking off another box on their to-do list?"

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

He will never not have his detractors, skilled at ticking off all the self-inflicted controversies, chaoses and that 2013 vacated national title that will follow him around forever.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

“If you look in Hollywood, the best partnerships have all been brothers,” he said, ticking off several successful movie business sibling partnerships including the Disneys, Warners and Nolans.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 11, 2025

Since the Northern Irishman's triumph at Augusta, Scheffler has responded by doubling his major tally and ticking off another two legs in his own slam hunt.

From BBC • Jul. 20, 2025

Though the track was somewhat soggy that day, Seabiscuit had been capable of ticking off miles in 1:36 throughout his career with Smith.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand