Example Sentences

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But if you were following the band, you’ll remember how it seemed to arrive out of nowhere, at the end of two years of touring, including the 1996 Lollapalooza outing.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

They were following up on earlier work showing that dendrites, the branch-like extensions of neurons, process signals differently depending on their location.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

When I spotted them, I wasn't remotely interested in the match they were following.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

A flotilla of vessels were following the weakened animal at a distance, hoping to help guide it into the North Sea and toward the Atlantic Ocean, its natural habitat.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

They were following the rut of a hog trail when the white men rushed from the trees.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead