Example Sentences

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“When I’m working on boats, I’m in my happy place,” said Deborah Simmons, 17, an apprentice in the wood shop as she was sanding down another plank.

From New York Times • Nov. 24, 2021

Papa emerged from the bathroom, where he was sanding down the walls in preparation for a new coat of paint.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser

Raul stopped by a large boy who was sanding a curved piece of wood.

From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer

Hope left his message with Peg Macllrea, who was sanding the parlour.

From The Northern Iron by Birmingham, George A.

She was sanding the dishes and putting them away when he finally remembered the ring.

From Police Your Planet by Del Rey, Lester