Example Sentences

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Jones wasn't concerned that her gender was counting against her.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

Munger was counting down to a 100th birthday party on Jan. 1, 2024.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025

"My family was counting on me and I came back with nothing," Godo said, recounting her failure in North Africa.

From Barron's • Oct. 19, 2025

Which is maybe what Astronomer CEO Andy Byron was counting on.

From Salon • Jul. 17, 2025

Kat could tell when Annabelle was counting things in her head from anxiety, and Annabelle could tell when Kat felt lonely even in a big bunch of people.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti