How to Use event in a Sentence

event

noun
  • It's the only event on the golf tour that she hasn't yet won.
  • The article recounted the events of the past year.
  • She likes to arrive at social events early.
  • The accident was caused by an unusual sequence of events.
  • He had no memory of the events that happened afterwards.
  • Paddlers can enjoy the scenery and compete in this event, or simply paddle for fun.
    Robin Soslow, Chron, 17 Apr. 2023
  • The special was the streaming service's second attempt at hosting a live event.
    Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 17 Apr. 2023
  • Complete with an office and boutique salon space, the outpost doubles as a venue for influencer and community events.
    Noor Lobad, WWD, 29 Sep. 2024
  • But when this column questioned how any toilet could cost as much as a single-family home with multiple bathrooms, Haney pulled the plug on his own event.
    Heather Knight, San Francisco Chronicle, 18 Apr. 2023
  • Other mechanisms are less intrusive and are meant to prevent accidental discharge in the event the gun is dropped or mishandled.
    Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 15 Apr. 2023
  • When a university function turns into a black tie gala, Millie and her four best guy friends make a pact to join an online dating service to find plus-ones for the event.
    Emily Bond, menshealth.com, 19 Apr. 2023
  • The new discoveries were particularly unique because they were found in partial data, where astronomers only observed half the event.
    Briley Lewis, Popular Science, 18 Apr. 2023
  • Find a full moon calendar for 2023 including each event's unique seasonal name, learn about the moon phases and how the lunation affects us, and more.
    Jill Gleeson, Country Living, 19 Apr. 2023
  • The event was Tesla’s first product unveiling since the company showed off the design for its Cybertruck in 2019.
    Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 11 Oct. 2024
  • For the event, the ever fashion conscious Charlene gave a subtle nod to the tradition of white tennis regalia with a head-to-toe cream look from one of her favorite brands, Akris.
    Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 18 Apr. 2023
  • The event that turns 65 this year has evolved … sort of.
    Bryce Miller, sandiegouniontribune.com, 14 July 2018
  • Doors will open at 8 a.m. The event is free to the public.
    Gary Bedore, kansascity, 16 Feb. 2018
  • Like last year, there will not be a host for the event.
    Chloe Melas, CNN, 14 Apr. 2021
  • Tickets will be sold on the website and at the door the evening of the event.
    Ginger Brashinger, Daily Southtown, 5 June 2019
  • But little more is said of the events of the past six years.
    The Economist, 13 Sep. 2019
  • This year’s event will again take place from Dec. 1 to 14.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2020
  • Details of the event can be found on the park's website.
    CBS News, 1 Apr. 2022
  • This was the first time either event happened in the fall.
    Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 18 June 2023
  • No doubt, Taya Valkyrie will still be the best-dressed for all events.
    Jim Varsallone, miamiherald, 17 Apr. 2018
  • James Huang, 59, brought his teenage daughter along to the event.
    Suyin Haynes / Taipei, Time, 13 July 2018
  • The Duchess looked chic in a tuxedo-style black dress for that event.
    Maggie Maloney, Town & Country, 16 Jan. 2019
  • Ahead, check out some of the wittiest signs from the event.
    De Elizabeth, Teen Vogue, 14 July 2018
  • Sasha was also with the pair as the trio posed for photos at the event.
    Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 27 Dec. 2023
  • For his part, Harry wore a dark gray suit for the event.
    Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, 10 May 2019
  • According to the city, the back-to-school event will occur from 11 a.m. to ...
    Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, ajc, 22 July 2023

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