Example Sentences

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"Although it was fixed promptly, we are extremely sorry the incident happened and we understand the questions it will have prompted," Singh wrote in the letter published on Friday.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Her more conciliatory tone will have prompted a corporate sigh of relief after her recent pointed attacks directed at the BBC's leadership.

From BBC • Jul. 14, 2025

That, in itself, will have prompted sighs of relief amongst the championship's organisers, who had at one stage even been posed questions about the prospect of preferred lies coming into play.

From The Guardian • Jul. 18, 2012

Victory, confirmed by Conor Clifford's long-range shot, was harsh on Villa but will have prompted relief of sorts for Arnesen.

From The Guardian • May 4, 2010

In five years, UConn’s success will have prompted a host of other teams to have higher aspirations, he said.

From New York Times • Apr. 5, 2010