Example Sentences

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This year’s special America 250 fete brings together more than 1,000 global performers who will treat audiences to pipe-and-drum acts, drill teams, military bands, choirs, motorcycle stunt shows and more.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Sri Lanka will treat Iranian sailors rescued from a torpedoed frigate according to international law, a minister said Saturday, following reports Washington was pressuring Colombo to not repatriate them.

From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026

The idea is that they know that you will treat them fairly and give them room to express their ideas, but that they will be substantially challenged as well.

From Slate • Oct. 7, 2025

While the Chargers and Chiefs will treat Brazil strictly as business, leaving little room for exploring, Fouts and company — without handlers or translators — were cut loose on the streets of 1970s Tokyo.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 5, 2025

“His mother will treat you like a servant . . .” chided one half-sister upon hearing the other’s choice.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan