Example Sentences

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The Patriots, meanwhile, will be starting the quarterback that looks more and more like Brady’s actual successor, second-year passer Drake Maye.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

I will be starting a backdoor Roth for my wife this year and continue to contribute mine.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 15, 2025

But she will be starting from scratch, and it will be costly.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2025

England will be starting the tournament this summer as one of the favorites.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 22, 2024

"I have kept you here far too long. Your mother will be starting to worry."

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl