Example Sentences

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Linton and her daughter arrived just as the sun was setting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s Homeland Security confirmation process was setting up to be a sleepy affair.

From Slate • Mar. 21, 2026

Mandelson himself said that was setting the bar too high.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

The outlet asked Trump to consider the precedent he was setting via his arrest of Maduro.

From Salon • Jan. 8, 2026

The Coalwood Women’s Club was setting up a picnic table with all kinds of pastries and jugs of punch and tea.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam