Example Sentences

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When the Dodgers and Yankees meet again in the World Series after a 42-year absence, they will be representing cities whose fortunes have shifted enormously over the intervening decades.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2024

Years and Years singer Olly Alexander will be representing the UK in May at the 2024 Eurovision song content, which takes place in Malmo, Sweden.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2024

"Sometimes they will be representing something that we have not realized by day or that we have repressed by day," Barrett said.

From Salon • Oct. 24, 2023

John Kerry and Jill Biden will be representing the U.S.

From Seattle Times • May 31, 2023

Monika Linkytė, who will be representing Lithuania in the contest, said she felt honoured to be participating even though she felt a "lot of pressure on her shoulders".

From Reuters • May 7, 2023