Example Sentences

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Oil prices were climbing as tensions escalated in the Strait of Hormuz—and despite the International Energy Agency confirming a record release of emergency oil reserves.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

Shares of Coherent and Lumentum Holdings were climbing on Monday morning following Nvidia’s announcements of multiyear agreements with both companies for artificial intelligence data-center components.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026

When Chávez became Venezuela's president in 1999, oil prices were climbing.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

When the Lakers were climbing up the Western Conference standings, improbably winning games with LeBron James and Luka Doncic injured and celebrating Austin Reaves’ 51-point performance and ascent into stardom, the vibes were high.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 26, 2025

It seemed to Lupita that they were climbing.

From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty