Example Sentences

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Ms. Ng’s introductory wall text explains that the term “fashion” conveyed a nexus of meanings during the years Gainsborough was painting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

Harlem-born, she’d had a classical art education, was teaching art in public school, and was painting what she herself described as Impressionist-style landscapes.

From New York Times • Apr. 15, 2024

I base these predictions on what I see, and I was painting a positive picture about Chelsea after the little run they went on before the Liverpool game.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2024

“He was painting this river all the time, in summer, winter,” Liudymla said, her voice trailing off.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 29, 2024

She was painting her nails and messing them pretty badly when William went in and he knew she was bagged and Dora wouldn’t let a bagged girl work.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck