Example Sentences

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He was hosting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky the next day, to discuss Spanish production of drones and air-defense lasers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

The 55-year-old Melania, whose signature focus as first lady is on AI and digital spaces, was hosting a summit on empowering children with educational technology.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

The mosque was hosting a community Iftar: the evening meal that marks the end of daily fasting in Ramadan.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

But during the Oscars, which was produced by Quincy Jones, Goldberg, who was hosting, took a swipe at the civil rights leader who was picketing across town.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

Our Cuban neighbor, Mrs. Ruiz, was hosting her large extended family in the yard next door after a Sunday christening.

From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat