- present tense form of trace (3rd person singular).
traces
Example Sentences
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Inspectors in early 2022 had found traces of a potentially deadly bacteria at its plant in Sturgis, Mich., including on equipment close to infant formula containers.
From The Wall Street Journal β Sep. 14, 2026
As adults, we begin to recognize them for what they are: traces of lives lived before us, of losses and experiences that continue to echo across generations.
From Slate β Sep. 11, 2026
Gibney traces the career and life of the South Africa-born Musk from dot-com entrepreneur in Silicon Valley in the early 2000s to becoming the world's first trillionaire.
From Barron's β Sep. 10, 2026
“East of the River” traces the page’s origins, collaging screenshots of the young account when it had just 61 posts and 900 followers.
From Los Angeles Times β Sep. 9, 2026
There are traces of him everywhere, but nothing for her to focus on.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
