Example Sentences

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Perhaps, she says, she was inserting herself into that character.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 13, 2024

So was inserting the word “redacted,” she said, for Mary’s name.

From New York Times • Mar. 29, 2023

“Young Jeanie wasn’t even allowed to be in the room and at the table yet, but was inserting her young ideas,” Field said.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 6, 2022

Arizona coach Kliff Kingsbury told reporters after the 24-21 loss that the star receiver was inserting himself back into the huddle while coaches were trying to keep him on the sideline.

From Fox News • Oct. 29, 2021

I soon discovered that she was inserting her sting into the midstem of the leaf, or perhaps withdrawing it therefrom, for in a few moments the midge flew away.

From Eye Spy Afield with Nature Among Flowers and Animate Things by Gibson, W. Hamilton (William Hamilton)