Example Sentences

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So while he is sprinting to the finish, I will be sucking on my inhaler while being overtaken by a banana and pantomime horse somewhere south of Tower Bridge. The potential for public humiliation is endless.

From The Guardian • Apr. 20, 2013

This time next year Wallingham will be sucking his thumbs and thinking of something else.

From The Imperialist by Duncan, Sara Jeannette