Example Sentences

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Betting markets recently were giving Steyer between a 17% and 20% chance of advancing beyond the primary election.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Various attempts to save it failed, and authorities had announced they were giving up.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

"As far as I remember the defendant was upset and a lot of people were giving him hugs and consoling him."

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

“The reason I shot so many threes is that they were giving it to me,” Dent said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

She had never rowed a boat and could easily picture herself floundering, especially if nasty naiads were giving her a hard time.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull