sally

Example Sentences

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The latest sally is a new round of export restrictions released this week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

The tiny river fly, known as scarce yellow sally, was thought to have died out a few decades ago.

From BBC • Aug. 21, 2023

“It’s the same shade in every music video since sally Walker. Suddenly I wear a black wig in a club scene & its an issue.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 6, 2021

It was possible for me to sally forth without the threat of young adult bankruptcy.

From Salon • Sep. 13, 2020

“No,” said Robin, “the fog has kept us from seeing. But whenever we tried to make a sally into the town, we were forced back.”

From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli