Example Sentences

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“Whenever someone spills water, we say ‘khair ast, aab roshanest’: ‘It’s all right, water is bright light.’

From New York Times • Mar. 14, 2022

In the l ast five months, the Clippers have retained highly regarded consultant Jerry West, general manager Michael Winger, assistant general manager Trent Redden and coach Doc Rivers.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 2019

He feared he might be a target because of his close childhood relationship with Culps, and repeatedly expressed those concerns as recently ast several weeks ago.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 12, 2019

Smith throws to Wilson, who evades Malcolm Butler and gets to the one yard line. ast and goal to go.

From The Guardian • Jan. 16, 2016

Where she go? she ast I don’t know, I say.

From "The Color Purple" by Alice Walker