passages
Example Sentences
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This well-known section lists the Greek forces preparing for the Trojan War and is considered one of the best-known passages in Western literature.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 15, 2026
“So-called dark crossings outnumbered observable passages for the previous three days,” he said.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
Mr. Argue’s arrangements evoke that same sense of vulnerability, of raw emotion, blending bold sweeps of strings with spare passages.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
He pointed to existing AI models such as ChatGPT, which are able to create sentences based on previously written passages of text available online.
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026
It loved Camilla, and followed her everywhere: Henry quoted long passages about Emma Bovary and her greyhound: “Sa pensée, sans but d’abord, vagabondait au hasard, comme sa levrette, qui faisait des cercles dans la campagne....”
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
