Example Sentences

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I laughed as my cheap television made it appear as if they were warming up wearing faux stonewashed denim jerseys.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Team officials lodged a complaint to governing body World Rugby over the incident that occurred when the visitors' replacements were warming up in the first half.

From BBC • Jul. 21, 2025

While the Chargers were warming up in Denver last Sunday, Jim Harbaugh felt his heart racing.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 2024

A giant banner sent a message to the players as they were warming up: “To honor the Kaiser Franz, give everything to reach the final!”

From Seattle Times • Apr. 30, 2024

When it blazed and man and woman were warming their backs, Roland asked her again, but this time in Upick, her own beautiful tongue.

From "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead George