Example Sentences

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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said misinformation and inflammatory commentary were making a "dreadful situation even worse".

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

At this point, Floridians were making a mass exodus from the venue, and Robinson continued to drive home his point as they made their way toward the exits.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

“We were making incredible progress on trafficking, on violent crime,” she said late last year.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

The union said that 23,000 workers who were making less advanced chips for companies like Tesla and Nvidia should not be left behind.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

The Battle of Kursk was a huge operation, and they felt that they were making a difference.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein