Example Sentences

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“Then we were writing like Motown. Then we were writing like Bob Dylan.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

If his sister were writing it, she might wonder why she wouldn’t be entitled to, say, 50% of her brother’s trust given that they have known each other all their lives.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Twitter investors probably didn’t see that outcome while they were writing down their stakes in 2023 and 2024.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

As they were writing the 2019 finale, they had the idea of doing two specials, with one being a secret and storyline ideas including Gavin having an affair.

From BBC • Oct. 9, 2025

“They were writing notes to me, too! It wasn’t just me!”

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio