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Example Sentences
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In the late ’60s, the media portrayed Solanas as just another radical member of the divisive second-wave feminist movement taking hold in America.
From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026
That’s because this event is reminiscent of “the blob” — a massive marine heat wave that took hold in the Pacific Ocean off the West Coast of California from roughly 2014 to 2016.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
It took a few decades for advertising to take hold in radio—the first commercial didn’t go out over the airwaves until 1920—but it was tied to TV from the start.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
Another argument has taken hold in Silicon Valley: interpersonal skills will become more valuable than ever, with some voices going so far as to tout a humanities education as sound tech career preparation.
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
Ernie almost snotted on himself trying to hold in his laugh.
From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds
