the system

Example Sentences

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Any malfeasance should be punished, and the system should always strive to improve.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

"He does not appear to have the ability to play the role of balancer-in-chief and final arbiter of the system to the extent that his father did."

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Though the new rules will likely create more friction for financial institutions in the region, they aren’t aimed at causing significant disruption to the system, Jefferies analyst Philip Kett wrote in a note to clients.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Mrs Brown said she was "honoured and humbled" to be made an OBE, adding she had finally "been heard by the system" and was "pleased that the public are still learning about this".

From BBC • Jun. 2, 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