Example Sentences

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"I will confess that I was looking at my phone during session two of APEC."

From Barron's • Nov. 1, 2025

“The idea is that you will confess any diseases or any problems that you have,” he said.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 25, 2023

I will confess, though, that my preferred sandwiches at Fight Club tend to hold their shape.

From Washington Post • Feb. 27, 2023

Even committed fans like Kit will confess to some fatigue.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2023

I will confess that until now, though I have prayed for the many stricken by this plague, the situation only touched me in a superficial way.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson