words

Example Sentences

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In the Black Christian prophetic tradition, he told me, witnessing is about action, not words.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

It also pointed to Wireless's own charter, which says the festival does not tolerate discrimination on grounds including religion and that "discriminatory words or actions have no place" at the event.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Their answers—instruction in financial literacy, more resources for mental health and better access to UCLA’s alumni network—would guide how Close built her program, all with Wooden’s words in mind.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Barkley said he was going to choose his words carefully one more time before delivering, “Live from New York… It’s Saturday Night!”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

The words came out more like a question than Berlin would have liked.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith