festivals

Example Sentences

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“My primos just went to one of the most prestigious festivals in Monaco and they won first place. I wanna be like my cousins and do what they’re doing.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

It's where Graham wrote, got inspired and eventually became the first group of people from his small town to take a show to the Edinburgh Fringe, one of the world's largest arts festivals.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Only “Sentimental Value” came away with an Oscar, but Cannes could still boast that it led all festivals with 19 nominations.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Others are sceptical that 2026 signals a permanent rupture between Hollywood and European festivals.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Anya had heard the story countless times, usually when Anya wondered why they couldn’t live in the village proper, or why they didn’t go to more festivals, or have more friends.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack