Example Sentences

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Wall Street experienced its worst market slump since October, although stocks were staging a recovery Monday.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Federal law enforcement officers were staging a joint enforcement operation in the area, according to the plea agreement.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

Two French unions were staging the two-day strike over working conditions, leading to a quarter of flights being cancelled at the main airports in Paris and half of flights at Nice airport.

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2025

It said the workers underground were staging a protest and there was no hostage situation.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 24, 2023

They were staging a family tennis tournament and had bookmarked ice cream recipes.

From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart