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Example Sentences

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"Thank you dentist" she smiled on the red carpet, showing off those pearly whites.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

Even more provocatively, the authors propose those pearly bumps serve as control knobs, influencing how quickly and precisely the cell fires its signals.

From Science Magazine • Dec. 2, 2024

“The Office of Endangered Species has gone the way of the dusky seaside sparrow and the Sampson’s pearly mussel,” the story read.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 26, 2023

An ancient Egyptian recipe for teeth cleanser relies on "salt, pepper, mint, and dried iris flower" to keep the pearly whites pearly white, while medieval Britons relied on "honey, salt, and rye flour."

From Salon • Oct. 29, 2023

“Please. You ate more sugar than any kid in history, and you still got pearly whites, don’tcha? Just one cavity your entire life.”

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds