Example Sentences

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"If it is weak, people will wonder why it was made in the first place. If it is strong, with real changes, the consequences could be significant."

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

Burnley are now winless in 10 games but will wonder how they failed to register at least a point.

From Barron's • Dec. 30, 2025

Generations hence will wonder why Western elites, rather than marveling at how life was getting better, looked at the future and saw only doom and gloom.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025

In Jason Gillespie they have an experienced and calm head coach, though even the Australian will wonder how he can inject some confidence into his team.

From BBC • Oct. 11, 2024

“Brian will wonder why we didn’t bring his car back,” I said.

From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin