Example Sentences

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He would throw himself completely into whatever subculture he stumbled on, whether it was skateboarding or throwing raves.

From Washington Post • Dec. 1, 2022

In the first reported attack in Aliso Viejo, on Jan. 20, 2020, prosecutors said Yucas asked a 24-year-old woman who was skateboarding for directions.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 20, 2021

Grott was skateboarding when he happened upon Thomas Feb. 1, 2016 at the gas station in the 3600 block of Center Street.

From Washington Times • Feb. 21, 2020

He was skateboarding at the time and tried to impress her.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2019

Usually August was such a trouper about his medical issues, whether it was skateboarding a few days after a surgery or sipping food through a straw when his mouth was practically bolted shut.

From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio