How to Use k in a Sentence
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Be smart, but when in doubt, crash the f—k out.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 12 Jan. 2026
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Our Airbnb was 30K like a month ago.
—Andrea Domanick, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
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That’s not to say they haven’t been influenced by k-pop.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
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There’s even a half-marathon and 5K to kick off this season.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
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Japan grossed $760K on 551 screens.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 10 May 2026
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Italy grossed $415K on 265 screens.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 10 May 2026
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Poland grossed $165K on 195 screens.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 10 May 2026
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Ukraine grossed $170K on 255 screens.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 10 May 2026
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Spain grossed $710K on 431 screens.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 June 2026
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Italy grossed $525K on 352 screens.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 June 2026
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Hochul said the state will fund the 2-K program for the first two years.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
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That viral video with 400K likes?
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
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There are 4-mile and 10K options.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
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Whether the race is a 5K or a full marathon, roads may be closed around the racers.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 5 Mar. 2026
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This year's 5K is shaping up to outpace last year's.
—Jan Carabeo, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
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Finally, Beck needs to cut down on the K’s.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
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Then keep scrolling to shop more K-beauty finds from the brand at Amazon.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
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Ryon Smith had 5 of those K’s in two innings.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
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There aren't 10K walks for kidney cancer.
—Nicole Pajer, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
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The film will be presented in 4K for the first time in theaters.
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
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The question now isn’t whether K-culture has arrived.
—Dan Bilefsky, HollywoodReporter, 21 Mar. 2026
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Some have warned against planning on long-term economic growth through the K-shape.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
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First, thank you so much for your role in making the 4K Happen.
—Chris Yogerst, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
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Still, the loss of 4K support will no doubt annoy streamers.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
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With three days left to go, the campaign has more than quadrupled its $50K goal.
—New Atlas, 6 July 2026
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Both of theme modules can record 4K footage at up to 30 frames per second.
—Paul Ridden may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2026
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The pic posted $501K at 421 sites.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
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India grossed $188K on 350 screens.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 10 May 2026
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This year, a K-beauty category was added to the list.
—Allure Editors, Allure, 17 Feb. 2026
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That’s a lotta jewels for $200K!
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 10 Mar. 2026
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