Example Sentences

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The technology sector in general was roaring back to life, with hardware-oriented stocks leading the way.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 6, 2026

Jobs were scarce, inflation was roaring, unions ruled, schools failed to educate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 9, 2025

By the time Ighodaro threw down another dunk over Buyuktuncel, the Golden Eagles were up 46-45 and their contingent of fans that included alumnus and former Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade was roaring.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2023

By that point, so much water was roaring down the river that it damaged the pumps that were supposed to send it away, Mr. Wackman said.

From New York Times • Feb. 21, 2023

In a little bit, the fire was roaring.

From "Old Yeller" by Fred Gipson