Example Sentences

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Rivals in the Big 12 Conference bitterly complained the swaggering Longhorns were stomping over the rest of the league, and would reap an unfair recruiting advantage amid that shower of cash.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 19, 2023

They promptly picked up guitars and other instruments, and, within moments, they were stomping and bouncing and raising their voices in song, giddily summoning the rock gods.

From New York Times • Dec. 11, 2019

On Friday, bundled-up subway riders were still shivering on chilly train platforms and coffee-cart vendors were stomping their feet, but Mr. Okamoto did not have to worry about water problems.

From New York Times • Feb. 3, 2019

When the Dallas Cowboys were stomping through the NFC, thanks to a pair of rookies and a formidable offensive line, it looked like they were set for the next decade-plus.

From The Guardian • Nov. 9, 2018

Seconds later, there were stomping footsteps in the computer room.

From "Among the Hidden" by Margaret Peterson Haddix