sage

Example Sentences

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As she worked on Go Gentle, her heroine turned into a sage who desired only what she had and cheerily accepted whatever fate threw at her.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

The rationale for vesting awesome powers in a politically insulated central bank is that sage technocrats will make wise decisions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

“The sage person knows the processes,” she said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

Scattered orange California poppies, California Lilac with bright blue blooms, and hummingbird sage with dark rose-lilac-colored flowers spontaneously tell us what we already know: Spring has arrived.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

Nathan inserted a sprig of lavender and two sage leaves into the kettle.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young