Example Sentences

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It's a great fight for the division and one that will excite everyone, even without any belts.

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2023

There are some sweet moments between Georgia and her dad, and the firefighting scenes will excite the imaginations of little ones.

From New York Times • Apr. 7, 2023

“The challenging thing about high-profile surrogates is that you want people who will excite your base without deterring swing voters,” Axelrod said.

From Washington Post • Oct. 20, 2022

"We must be willing to look to find the partner that will excite us," she offers, along with, "Marry the man who feels like your dearest friend."

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2022

In appointing officials the most important rule is, "never to invest any individual with extraordinary power; for besides being tempted to misuse it, it will excite contention and commotion in the nation for the office."

From The Life Of Thomas Paine, Vol. II. (of II) With A History of His Literary, Political and Religious Career in America France, and England by Conway, Moncure Daniel