Example Sentences

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“At the turn of the 20th century, people were still in horses and buggies … they didn’t likely envision that there’d be an automobile to replace a buggy. But that’s what happened,” Cohen said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

Lambeth Council told us it is "unacceptable" for e-bikes to block walkways for disabled and elderly people, or parents pushing buggies.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

The Army is thinking boats, buggies and bombardment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 13, 2025

Watching Carrie write this novel, click-clacking away at her keyboard, pondering bonnets and buggies, is equivalent to watching a loved one descend into madness.

From Salon • Jul. 15, 2025

She could only imagine what it looked like, the people on their errands, the busy shops, the buggies and carts navigating each other.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead