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Example Sentences

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DaCosta fathoms the deepest notes in Ibsen’s classic as though they were whale song, remixing them into her own ode to a woman who needs healthier hobbies.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

Although the side sang Iran's anthem -- an ode to the glory of the Islamic republic -- in later matches, human rights activists warned the damage was done.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

More unorthodox still is Attia’s rhapsodic ode to rapamycin, a drug derived from an antifungal agent first discovered in the soil of a volcanic crater on Easter Island.

From Slate • Feb. 26, 2026

And when users found her ode to being excited for the weekend, they showered the teenager with hateful comments.

From Salon • Feb. 16, 2026

The most brilliant of the visions was the stars and moon spinning around each other in a glittering sky, an ode to the Gran’s real name, Knox—an ancient word that meant night.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega