be invented
Example Sentences
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A thousand stories could be invented, for example, to explain the sight of a car pulled over to the side of the road, while a police officer interviews a nun.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025
A Cheese Olympics, should it be invented, would feature a sturdy crew of eight competitors from Savoie: Abondance, Beaufort, Chevrotin, Emmental, Reblochon, Tome, Tomme and the heavy-duty Raclette.
From Seattle Times • May 6, 2024
Sparking a fusion reaction and keeping it going needs immense temperature and pressure, and will require technology that is yet to be invented.
From BBC • Oct. 12, 2023
New approaches need to be invented to enable both novice and more experienced teachers to gain the support of their students.
From Science Daily • Sep. 19, 2023
Nontechnical proofs are there already: available to be used rather than needing to be invented.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
