the system

Example Sentences

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"When we think about how we can change the world, make it a better place, the ideas are very big -- like overturn the system, burn it all down," the British actress said.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Bach-Mortensen says the UK is stuck in a bind where changes are needed but "acting rashly" could mean driving good providers out of the system.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

With fewer resources to manage public health effectively, people increasingly assume the system is out to harm them, not help them.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

Many turned to evangelical “house churches,” small congregations that operated outside the system of official churches but were often tolerated so long as they didn’t create trouble.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

The building had reinforced concrete walls on the upper floor, making it a sturdier structure that would be able to hold more gas before the system failed.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland