Example Sentences

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When they were inserting the lines, it was delayed over an hour.

From Slate • May 23, 2023

Opponents said lawmakers were inserting themselves into decisions that belong with families and their doctors.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 23, 2022

Meanwhile, hundreds of thousands of people were inserting tainted music CDs into their computers and receiving spyware.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2013

The rescuers were inserting metal tubes to line the first 330 feet of the duct to strengthen it, and expect to finish the task on Monday morning.

From Reuters • Oct. 11, 2010

Posters were inserting iterations of the word “peaceful” to prevent their comments from being deleted by moderators, the caller said, citing the example, “Mitt Romney peacefully gets it first.”

From Washington Post