and

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.

The loop of nursing and diaper changes and sleeping and bolting awake to do it all again.

From Salon • Jun. 27, 2026

Historically, America’s military has been apolitical by design, and is loyal to the Constitution and the American people — not to a president or any other politician.

From Salon • Jun. 27, 2026

“Bury Me Already” throws a sudden cross-country move, a pregnancy, a pandemic and a few other life-changing events into the mix in her latest compendium of long-form stories, stick-figure sketches, and three-panel gags.

From Salon • Jun. 27, 2026

As an artist, Sattouf relishes dark absurdity; as a character, Riad is irresistible even when he’s prickly and judgmental, which is often.

From Salon • Jun. 27, 2026

Many consider Manila the “Pearl of the Orient” because of its beauty, commerce, and architecture.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly