phrases

Example Sentences

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"BTS taught me to love myself," Ana said as she went through the pages of an album with photos of the band members and motivational phrases on the back.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

It’s a place where people pause to chat up strangers on oak-and-magnolia-draped streets, a place where boutiques sell smocked baby dresses and shirts with phrases such as “Pearls Are Always Appropriate.”

From Slate • May 4, 2026

As she helps clients weigh the pros and cons of a hardship withdrawal, she said she draws on affirmative phrases such as “Let’s explore steps to secure your future.”

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

Louise capitalizes words and phrases she finds significant, like the creatures in “Winnie-the-Pooh.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

“I can’t keep up with the phrases you humans use throughout the centuries.”

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas