Example Sentences

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You could have looked at the possible outcomes of the duty you were agreeing to, and turned away from it.

From Slate • Mar. 16, 2026

When athletes agreed to appear on “Real Sports,” they knew they were agreeing to a challenging interview, much like “60 Minutes” guests knew what they were signing up for, Carillo said.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 17, 2023

“What actors thought they were agreeing to isn’t literally what is created.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2022

A few more tweets later and both sides were agreeing to co-lead a bill banning members of Congress from becoming paid lobbyists - and other politicians were also chipping in to offer their support.

From BBC • May 31, 2019

Dad sat listening to her, and sometimes he nodded his head as if he were agreeing with what she had to say.

From "Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers