be something

Example Sentences

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By the time we reach 50, those paths will have shifted; we begin questioning whether there might be something else we could or should be doing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

“Based on what is happening currently with emergency services like 911 in L.A., there needs to be something that can supplement that system, because we’re seeing that it’s not working,” he said.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

You want the piece to be something that people watch 40 years from now, and I don’t always expect every single set that I put out to have that level of longevity.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

"A fair compromise would be something a bit more tailored to what we actually do and what we offer," she said.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

“Well, that would be something, wouldn’t it, ’Saiah?” he said.

From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist