copying

Example Sentences

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Tesla was going to unveil it in the first quarter, but Elon Musk opted to nix the reveal, citing the risk of competitors copying Tesla’s progress.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

This week, Kirby fired back: “I did take inspiration from what Delta has done. But we long ago stopped copying them.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

Through a process called "distilling", such firms are essentially copying AI technology developed by US companies, he said.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

This process depends on accurately copying and distributing DNA so that each new cell receives the genetic information it needs to survive.

From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026

She knew I was lying—I could tell because when Dad came in unexpectedly and asked why she was copying the returns, she said the duplicates were for her records.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover