tool
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Example Sentences
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For decades, small grooves on ancient human teeth were thought to be evidence of deliberate tool use – people cleaning their teeth with sticks or fibers, or easing gum pain with makeshift “toothpicks.”
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
But even more important, it reminded us that history is an indispensable tool for shaping the more equitable future we hope to inhabit.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
WSJ Leadership Institute members receive exclusive access to insights through our competitive intelligence tool.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Anyone interested in whether Starlink will work where they live can use SpaceX’s online tool External link.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
From his tool belt pouches he pulled some rope and a snap hook, then fastened the Archimedes sphere to his belt.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
Vocabulary lists containing tool
"The First Day of School," Vocabulary from the short story
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"When Cultures Meet"
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The Stone Age - Middle School and High School
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