Example Sentences

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“There is a very real danger that the next monitor, whenever we produce it, will be quoting figures that will represent quite a sharp deterioration in labour market conditions,” Ryder said.

From Reuters • May 23, 2022

During the Mass from the Past, Franklin, wearing clothing similar to what rectors wore in the 1840s, will be quoting from a sermon Hollister preached all those years ago.

From Washington Times • Nov. 6, 2014

We're now in a horrible situation, selling clubs will be quoting us inflated fees.

From The Guardian • Jan. 20, 2011

She would only make fun of the Miss Brownings, and then they will be quoting her and talking about her, just as if she was their intimate friend.'

From Wives and Daughters by Gaskell, Elizabeth Cleghorn

As to all that about his favorite poems, she don't like poetry,—never could,—don't see any sense in it; and John will be quoting ever so much in his letters.

From Pink and White Tyranny A Society Novel by Stowe, Harriet Beecher