Example Sentences
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The copay — the amount insured patients must pay out of their own pocket — is often tied to a drug’s list price.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026
Though much of southern Lebanon is predominantly Shiite, Kfar Chouba and its neighbors comprise a pocket of Christian, Druze and Sunni Muslim communities.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
Shortly after World War II had ended, the Raytheon engineer had a candy bar in his pocket when he approached a magnetron—and realized his sweet treat was melting.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
In a strange and angry pocket of the Tartan Army, there is a section of Scotland supporters who have taken to booing the head coach and the team.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
He patted his pocket, so we called Charlie off and moseyed back to school.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
