- present tense form of trace (3rd person singular).
traces
Example Sentences
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Thornton’s “Wheel of Fortune” tenure traces back to 2011 following the death of his predecessor, Charlie O’Donnell.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
The first theory traces back to the same underlying factor that causes the stock market to perform poorly in September: a big uptick in seasonal affective disorder.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026
“A poem is like an octopus,” Mr. Power continues, “because it is tricky to get to grips with . . . but also because it carries with it traces of all the places it’s been.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
Archaeological investigations have identified surviving traces of the former camp complex, but Austria's Federal Monuments Office concluded that the remains were "not sufficient" for monument protection.
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026
One of the few traces that Poe, my wonderful best friend, Poe, had even filled it.
From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott
