Example Sentences

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She said her office has assembled a team that will comb through the millions of documents released by the Justice Department.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

He plans to wait until after the Firebirds’ playoff run is complete and form a list that he and Bylsma will comb through before filling out positions.

From Seattle Times • May 28, 2024

Mr Roberts-Smith's lawyer has said they will comb the full defamation case judgement, leaving the door open for an appeal.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2023

They will supply real-time data on patients being treated for COVID-19 and other flu-like illnesses, and the CDC will comb through death certificates for information about COVID-19 fatalities.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2023

I will comb my own hair gently and never make myself get into bathwater that’s too hot.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King