Example Sentences

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The scientific name for screwworm really struck me, because it’s Cochliomyia hominivorax, which translates to “man-eater.”

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

But instead of taking the seasoned actor’s approach to directing, which often translates to schmaltzy, overly macho films that couldn’t bear their heart to save their lives, Travolta opts for total sincerity.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

The soft tissue and lipids inside that many carcasses "translates to roughly 6.7 million tonnes of sequestered carbon," Xiaotong Peng said.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

They will call her Sue Paye which roughly translates as "fulfilled wish".

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The story was a part of the great Persian poet Ferdowsi’s epic poem Shahnameh, which roughly translates to The Book of Kings.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan