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Example Sentences
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The White House released several games Thursday, with a placeholder that teased another one "coming soon."
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
Newly minted incumbent Darline Graham, the sister of Lindsey, was appointed to the seat initially as a placeholder.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
Ms. Szarama’s title will be “acting director,” so perhaps she’s a placeholder while the White House and Dr. Makary try to settle on a longer-term replacement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 5, 2026
It could become a glamorous placeholder: I like you enough to consider marrying you and I don’t want you going anywhere while I continue to think about it.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 17, 2024
The boxer was smiling—though it was less a smile than a placeholder expression.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
