Example Sentences

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“The operation underscores the shared U.S. and Venezuelan commitment to take the fight to narco-terrorists and deny them any safe haven in our hemisphere,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a social-media post.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

Ultimately, Quantinuum’s choppy debut underscores a deeper, persistent truth in quantum computing.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

A ‘swatting’ incident underscores the growing threats to judges.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

The Huntington Beach startup’s soaring valuation underscores how defense tech funding is booming as armed conflicts such as the Iran war and the Russian-Ukrainian war continue.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

His memory underscores some differences in how the children saw their parents, and the strife.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel