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Example Sentences

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Just before Walker sent up his miracle shot, the official had looked up and noticed that the clock still had two seconds on it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

The drone is sent up again, this time to assess the damage and, on the small screen, the cave entrance appears scorched.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

Political cartoonists have bravely sent up the powers-that-be for centuries.

From Salon • Jan. 1, 2026

A second partial collapse of the tower about one and a half hours later sent up further billowing clouds of dust.

From Barron's • Nov. 3, 2025

The fierce heat sent up shimmering waves that made everything look wobbly.

From "A Long Walk to Water" by Linda Sue Park