Example Sentences

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Quarterback Sam Darnold was wrapping up the season of a lifetime for the Minnesota Vikings, finally making good on his potential as a top draft pick, when it suddenly crashed and burned.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

The audience started off on the smaller side, as Tyler, the Creator was wrapping up his set.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2025

Perhaps miffed that LaToya Luckett and LaTavia Roberson are never invited to these get-togethers, the president leveled a shot at Beyoncé around the same time that she was wrapping up her stadium tour.

From Salon • Jul. 27, 2025

Video from the scene in the chamber as business was wrapping up for the week showed several Republican members and staff, including Cutler, applauding the officers.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 6, 2024

After John and his mother had left, Elijah went up to Mr. Bowles, who was wrapping up the mic cords.

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio