how things are
Example Sentences
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But where are the key battlegrounds which will decide the election, and which will give us an idea of how things are shaping up?
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
Velasco is reported to be a regular participant in the frequent Sheinbaum-Trump phone confabs — conversations that have emerged as key indicators of how things are going between the neighboring nations.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
“We’ve always looked to the United States to see how things are going in vaccine programs,” she said.
From Salon • Feb. 22, 2026
They’d have money dates on a weekly or monthly basis to discuss how things are going, and they’d work to stay on the same page about major financial decisions.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 10, 2026
“And Gowon cannot be head of state. They cannot impose Gowon on us as head of state. It is not how things are done. There are others who are senior to him.”
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
