Example Sentences

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The International Monetary Fund forecasts global government debt will match annual economic output by 2029, driven by the U.S. and China.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

"Middle powers like Australia and Canada hold this rare convening power because others know we mean what we say and we will match our values with our actions."

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

Snider and the team said 57% of large-cap mutual funds were outperforming their benchmarks year to date, and if that continues, will match 2022 as the strongest year for mutual fund performance since 2007.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026

The Rose Bowl will match an ultimate upstart program in Indiana against a blue blood in Alabama.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 27, 2025

“Sometimes, a bobcat will match its steps to a coyote’s tracks—will go footprint for footprint.”

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden