Example Sentences

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Whatever protesters did or didn’t do, Lemon was not demonstrating; he identified himself as a journalist and was clear he was documenting the protest, not participating in it.

From Slate • Jan. 30, 2026

"I was documenting my community, my neighbourhood and then beyond that," he explains.

From BBC • Sep. 7, 2025

She was documenting herself back in 2018 — a lot of the film is her setting up a GoPro or setting up her cellphone and filming herself.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2024

Smith was documenting operations to show to federal law enforcement officials and members of Congress.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 15, 2023

She was documenting the trip for her Twitter and Instagram followers, so she took a few pictures while she waited.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner