Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The father was kept in custody, while the mother was allowed to stay out of jail until this year's trial.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

With Esa-Pekka Salonen as this year’s music director, the festival saw an exhilarating return to its essence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

In all of Major League Baseball, home run totals have fluctuated but gradually increased over the years, with this year’s pace running slightly ahead of last year’s.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

Last year’s return to the world stage was very bad indeed.

From Salon • Jun. 18, 2026

“For this year’s project,” she said, “we’re going to study each other. That’s the assignment on the blackboard, Compliments for Classmates.”

From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson