Example Sentences

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The institute said the team identified nearly 74 million narrowband signals, but ultimately traced them back to technology on the Earth’s surface or orbiting satellites.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

The technical weakness can be traced back to a double top near the $550 level, first formed on July 31 and again in late October 2025.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

They also found inherited epigenetic patterns that could not be traced back to either parent.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

The eight were among 30 students who were initially traced and recalled back to the school by detectives investigating the deadly fire.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

“Oh, yes! They left Brighton together on Sunday night, and were traced almost to London, but not beyond; they are certainly not gone to Scotland.”

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen