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Example Sentences

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At a house where a construction worker dumped lumber onto the sidewalk, Phillips strode up and asked what the thought would happen to the scrap pile.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

Billionaire Chamath Palihapitiya, an early Facebook executive who parlayed his wealth into being a high-profile investor, latched onto the post.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

JJ: Which I loved, because we know that feeling — you’re merging onto the 110 and you see a beautiful sunset.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

As various observers have noted, this isn’t the first time a prominent brand has latched onto tech buzzwords as a means of securing investment and relevance.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

The music stopped as Miss Lacey stepped onto the platform to introduce the show.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu