four
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
The actor has secured four permits to repair damage caused by a massive, expanding sinkhole the opened up Sept. 8 outside his home on Sea Level Drive, city records show.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026
A whopping 91 teams were named during the draw with four sides reaching the first round proper for the first time.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
The deal also secured the release of four employees detained by the authorities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
The three-time All-Pro, who led the NFL with 14 touchdown catches last season, has 30 receptions for 480 yards and four touchdowns.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026
They’re the subject of my eighth sketch, my second this week, in the sketchbook I started four months ago.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
![]()
The fearless teenager, who topped the IPL batting charts this year, smoked a whirlwind 38 off 21 balls with six fours and two enormous sixes before falling to a thick edge caught at backward point.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
By the time he was dismissed he had hit 16 fours and five sixes.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
Over those two decades, Americans became accustomed to rates in the threes and fours.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
He struck three fours in a single Shahzad over and moved to his first Test half-century by flicking Mohammad Abbas fine for four.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Something knocked the underside of the raft, throwing it off-kilter, and Clare dropped to all fours, crying out for Gingersnipes as she tumbled around but managed to stay aboard.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing four
Spelling Practice 1, Unit 3
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Spelling Practice 1, Unit 5
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word