Example Sentences

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The Upper Bann assembly member said even as he raised concerns directly with Burrows, an "insidious campaign of rumour and gossip" was being waged against him.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

That battle is still being waged and helps explain why Powell, 73 years old, will stay on the Fed’s board, the first chair to do so in more than 75 years.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

On top of adding Toph to their ranks, Aang and his gang will also be working to enlist more allies in the war being waged by the Fire Nation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

His case against OpenAI follows this pattern: a messy, high-stakes conflict waged more in the court of public opinion than the actual courtroom.

From Slate • Apr. 30, 2026

I wondered how much I should tell Quentin about the kind of war being waged between my parents.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam