Example Sentences

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In possession, Fulham played with a wide defensive line with the remaining players in attack, vacating the midfield at times.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

In 2018, MPs narrowly accepted the principle of fully vacating the building.

From BBC • Jan. 3, 2026

Last week, CMS proposed vacating that rule entirely, Skopec noted.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 3, 2025

Just prior to vacating the Manhattan townhouse the couple shared, Mr. Simon had taken a long shower that yielded the framework for a new song.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 27, 2025

The junior students who were moving into the vacating classes’ chairs were tradition-bound to show their talents for leadership and management.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou