Example Sentences

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In a sense, it is like the tail wagging the dog.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

Doncic missed his first free-throw attempt and paused before taking his second, speaking with an official while wagging his finger in the direction of Bitadze.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

Supermodel Heidi Klum got tongues wagging on the red carpet while taking comically short steps in a nude latex dress.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

He played doubles with Emma Raducanu at last year's US Open, setting tongues wagging, but the British player has insisted they are "just good friends".

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

Cotton jumped over puddles of muddy water while Wishbone scampered along behind him, ears flopping and tail wagging.

From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor