Example Sentences

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Thirty-nine years ago, the Eagles were heading to Phoenix and their fans were cursing their fate.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2023

Not all cyclists were cursing the strikers, however.

From Reuters • Jan. 19, 2023

Spurs were cursing VAR twice in the opening seven minutes of the second half.

From Washington Times • May 2, 2021

Two summers ago the five whites were cursing their luck in Tientsin's sleazy port.

From Time Magazine Archive

For all thou say'st is ominous: We were cursing; 149 And that dire imprecation has thou fastened On Thebes, and thee, and me, and all of us.

From The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06 by Scott, Walter, Sir