Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for first bases
Noun
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Sporks have come a long way from their humble beginnings in Rhode Island, and as the traveler’s preferred eating utensil, they’re destined to go ever further.—
James Stout,
Outside,
29 Mar. 2026 -
Rose has to shed her former self, find her strength and realize there will be new beginnings.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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But the competitive juices he’s known for remain flowing, as his 23XI Racing team sits atop the 2026 NASCAR Cup standings thanks to the four wins Tyler Reddick has already put through in seven starts.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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After 20 starts at a rookie and 17 last season, all but one of Jaquez’s appearances this season have come in reserve amid this bounce-back from a sophomore slump for the 2024 first-team All-Rookie selection.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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The gym was so crowded that fans were three-deep on the baselines and children sat cross-legged in front of the bleachers.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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Not having those tariffs in place amounts to around $2 trillion added to the national deficit over the next decade, according to CRFB research, and could push the national debt upward to 131% of GDP by 2036, instead of 120% as previous baselines projected.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
23 Feb. 2026
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