Example Sentences

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In the spring of 1879, during planting season, local farmers were evaluating their options for how to eke out a living.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025

The companies said they were evaluating their next steps.

From BBC • Aug. 5, 2023

Even after Mahomes had won the starting quarterback job, former Texas head coach Mack Brown and his staff were evaluating Mahomes as a potential safety.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2023

Hingham Fire Chief Steve Murphy said crews were evaluating the structural stability of the building.

From Washington Times • Nov. 21, 2022

Representative Bennie Thompson, Democrat of Mississippi and the chairman of the panel, said in an interview that lawmakers were evaluating their next steps, which could include pursuing a contempt charge.

From New York Times • Nov. 14, 2022