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Example Sentences

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Quite the contrary, Pratt has insinuated on social media that they’re onto something.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Dai managed to help Marley back onto the kayak but could not climb back on himself.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Some videos make it onto Brovdi's social media accounts -- where he is followed by hundreds of thousands -- with cartoony music and mocking captions.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

TFA can return to Earth's surface through rainfall or settle directly from the atmosphere onto land and water.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

Gripping the reins, I climb onto Midnight’s back.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes