Example Sentences

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Complacency was the exact thing that general manager Kelly McCrimmon was looking to eliminate when he fired coach Bruce Cassidy 74 games into the regular season as the Golden Knights floundered.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

When the IRS settled cases, “it’s typical to get rid of past ongoing audits,” Blanche said, stressing that the deal was looking back and not ahead.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Oscar-nominee Madden, whose work includes Shakespeare in Love and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, said he was looking forward to telling Tony and Emma's story.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Last year, Luckin CEO Jinyi Guo said the company was looking to relist its stock on the Nasdaq.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

“Daddy,” I said, and I waited till he was looking at me before I went on.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan