Example Sentences

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Taylor Frankie Paul was reciting a familiar speech as she embarked on her search for true love as the star of ABC’s “The Bachelorette.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

According to the Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, Reverend Arango was reciting the words used for baptisms incorrectly until 17 June 2021.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2022

Halfway through, I glanced up and realized the woman standing next to me was reciting the exact same prayers.

From New York Times • Feb. 6, 2022

Breyer wrote that he heard of her death while he was reciting the “Mourner’s Kaddish” at the Rosh Hashanah service.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 19, 2020

Baba was reciting a long poem he had deciphered from ancient stone inscriptions.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan