Example Sentences

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The hosts will have sensed their moment to push further into the ascendency in this series when winning the toss and choosing to 'have a chase'.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2025

Anyone who has come face to face with an octopus will have sensed that something special lurks behind its cat-like eyes.

From Washington Post • Jan. 6, 2017

He will have sensed the desperation of both sides and what again promises to be a tight contest may be determined by a late penalty or a yellow card.

From The Guardian • Mar. 11, 2011