How to Use net in a Sentence

net

1 of 3 noun
  • And what about those nets that line the course?
    Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Fish farm nets on the East coast.
    Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 15 May 2026
  • His lone goal came on an empty net.
    Peter Baugh, New York Times, 11 May 2026
  • Sounds like a pretty wide net there.
    ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
  • The third quarter net-write off rate was flat.
    Kevin Stankiewicz,matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
  • This is all adults, casting a very wide net here.
    NBC news, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Sanders catches more than fish in his nets, of course.
    Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2026
  • Those pieces get glued on and blended with a fine lace net.
    Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 5 May 2026
  • Red, blue, suits, ties, cast nets and sunscreen.
    Justin Tramble, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2026
  • This has, indeed, been a search cast with an open net.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Jan. 2026
  • Turkey scored on both of its shots on net in the first half.
    Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026
  • Force turnovers, put pucks on net and crash the net for rebounds.
    Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
  • In other parts of the state, hoop nets and crab snares may be used.
    Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Caera Hart was clutch in net to secure the shutout.
    Marcello Rossetti, Boston Herald, 1 Mar. 2026
  • ServiceScape casts a wider net.
    Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Two of the goals were into an empty net.
    Josh Yohe, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Therein lies the risk in running it back in net.
    Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 28 May 2026
  • Elise Holland was a wall in net for her first shutout.
    Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 30 Dec. 2025
  • The father wanted nets and the smell of the wharf.
    Anthony Scaramucci, Fortune, 28 June 2026
  • Scammers cast a wide net and hope someone takes the bait.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
  • Is there not a single neural net out there that can help me?
    Patricia Marx, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Xaverian hadn’t even notched a shot on net yet.
    Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 19 Jan. 2026
  • Reach into the water with your net and scoop up the frog.
    Chad Mason, Outdoor Life, 3 June 2026
  • Kennedy then goes to the driveway with a net and a bucket.
    Drew Pittock, USA Today, 28 May 2026
  • Martinez was knocked to the floor as the ball went into his net.
    Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
  • On each side of a high net, a team of three men volley the ball across the space.
    Mariana Martínez Barba, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2023
  • People fish with nets and rods, throwing back the small fish.
    Fabiano Maisonnave, Teresa De Miguel, and André Penner, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Dec. 2023
  • The puck came to him, just to the right of what appeared to be a wide-open net.
    Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
  • Over the past year, a growing number of nets have been strung up.
    Tim Lister, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026
  • Wedgewood was shaky in net, giving up three goals on just eight shots.
    Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 25 May 2026

net

2 of 3 verb
  • Trae Young didn’t net any first-round picks.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
  • In this case that would net out to 20 seasons.
    Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Nunez netted two scorchers from 40 yards out.
    Justin Vigil Zuniga, Daily News, 1 Mar. 2026
  • Eason could net something in a sign-and-trade.
    Varun Shankar, Houston Chronicle, 4 May 2026
  • Even the third or fourth pick this year might net a franchise player.
    Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
  • But these top goal scorers just won’t stop netting two!
    Alex Connor, USA Today, 23 June 2026
  • On open roads, poles are used to provide a canopy of netting.
    Tim Lister, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026
  • Ismaïla Sarr nets a goal in the 56th minute.
    Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 27 June 2026
  • As soon as the fish popped up beside our boat Jared netted it.
    Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Each way netted out to about 13 hours of travel.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Make sure there are no nesting birds in the tree before netting it.
    Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026
  • Democrats must net four more seats to take the majority.
    Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Olivia Keeter netted 10 points.
    Erick Taylor, Arkansas Online, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Here are our picks for a same-game parlay that could net you some serious cash.
    Jon Hoefling, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2024
  • Livakovic made two more saves as Kane came close to netting a hat trick.
    Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2026
  • Most netted only a few hundred views each.
    Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The night netted the men five million dollars.
    Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Then, test those ideas to see which ones net you the most benefits and thumbs-up reviews.
    Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 9 Aug. 2023
  • Democrats would need to net three seats in next year’s election to take control of the chamber.
    David A. Lieb, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Each show nets the Cyclones about $1 million.
    Matt Baker, New York Times, 12 May 2026
  • Republicans could net two more seats out of that state, as a result.
    Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 9 May 2026
  • With all seats filled, Democrats would need to net three seats in order to flip the House.
    Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
  • In the end, the account netted more than $1 million.
    Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
  • The simplest option is to drape some lightweight netting over your fruit trees or shrubs.
    Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 24 May 2026
  • Still, Niles expects investors can net some gains before any crash.
    Sarah Min, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2025
  • Hang bird netting to exclude birds from a favorite drumming site.
    Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Trading him in the coming weeks could net a 2026 pick.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Then, net the fish head-first using a quick but controlled stabbing motion.
    Jordan Rodriguez, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Add trellises or netting for your vining plants to climb.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
  • Use tulle netting as the cornucopia.
    Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025

net

3 of 3 adjective
  • The net result of the new bridge will be fewer traffic jams.
  • This list is your true net worth.
    Brendan Keegan, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Marsch doesn’t want to cast his net wide.
    Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
  • So what was Keaton's net worth?
    Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Oct. 2025
  • The fee has been set at $46 per net ton.
    Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
  • A lot of people would say that is a net good.
    Nikki McCann Ramirez, Rolling Stone, 22 Sep. 2025
  • How much is Elon Musk's net worth?
    Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Where were the states with the highest net job growth?
    Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
  • Toropchenko added an empty-net goal.
    CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Forbes has pegged his net worth at $1 billion.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Brady Tkachuk added an empty-net goal.
    ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
  • The Ducks put it away with two empty-net goals.
    Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
  • Jansen Harkins added a late empty-net goal.
    Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
  • Jansen Harkins added a late empty-net goal.
    Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
  • Anyone who has a net game would give me trouble.
    Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
  • That's a net rating of +78 points.
    Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 6 May 2026
  • That means shifting the focus from net worth to cash flow.
    Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026
  • Forbes pegs his net worth at more than $38 billion.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
  • Most of his net worth comes from his music sales and touring.
    Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Utilize wise strategies to build net worth over time and cash flow now.
    Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Overall, his net approval has dropped by four points.
    Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
  • Gujarat was seventh on net run-rate.
    ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Overall, his net approval dropped by four points.
    Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Overall, his net approval dropped by four points.
    Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
  • So what is MrBeast's net worth?
    Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
  • But his net worth could soon leave his tech billionaire peers in the dust.
    Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
  • When a net breaks in a storm, a dozen or so dock workers rush to shore to stitch it up.
    Sam Bodrojan, IndieWire, 17 June 2026
  • Small-cap funds drew a net $762 million.
    Gaurav Dogra, Reuters, 29 Aug. 2025
  • So, what is Charlie Sheen's net worth?
    Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Her exact net worth is unknown.
    Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025

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