how things are
Example Sentences
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An introverted child, Ortiz grew up enjoying painting and handcrafts, as well as having an interest in engineering and how things are built.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 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
The coupled laughed as they explained that each year they have "a professional development review" where they sit and discuss how things are going.
From BBC • Feb. 14, 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
Anatomists describe the nature of materials, structures, and body parts: they describe how things are.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
