How to Use source in a Sentence

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• She has been a great source of strength to me.
• The college had its own power source.
• A government source spoke to the press today.
• According to one source, the program will not cost a lot.
• The reporter has refused to reveal his sources.
• His job is the family's main source of income.
• What are the stakes of the fight over open vs. closed source AI?
  — Max Zahn, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2024
• At this time, the source of the shots fired in the Jones Mill Road area is unknown.
  — Jon Haworth, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2023
• Most of the threats against Merchan are in the form of harassing calls and emailed death threats, the sources said.
  — Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 6 Apr. 2023
• Paparazzi on scooters and bikes zoomed down the sidewalk to keep up, the source said.
  — Max Foster, CNN, 17 May 2023
• Thank you for being a constant source of light in my life.
  — Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 25 Aug. 2023
• Two workers searching for the source of a clog uncovered a crack in one of the tubes.
  — Vanessa Armstrong, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Dec. 2023
• Keep In Mind Keep them at least 15 inches away from a heat source, such as a range or hearth.
  — Sarah Halverson, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2024
• Second, be sure that the outer seedlings are covered by the light source as well as the center.
  — Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2024
• The series has been a source of solace for some Ukrainian fans during the many months of war.
  — Maria Varenikova, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2023
• Plus, most flavors are a good source of fiber and protein for a filling treat.
  — Good Housekeeping, 29 Mar. 2023
• In a matter of hours, and now a million views, the mug shot had become a source of pride, an image to behold.
  — Karen Heller, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2023
• The distilleries are undisclosed, but Dickel and MGP are good guesses what the source might be for some of the liquid.
  — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2023
• Miller, sources say, will still be highly involved with the final season and will write two episodes of the season.
  — Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Mar. 2023
• The rest of the money needed for the project would come from undetermined sources, likely including the city and the state.
  — The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2024
• And yet Heard was nearly fired, sources on both sides tell Variety.
  — Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 10 Oct. 2023
• Hamby’s new teammates have been a source of support after the trade and during her return to the court.
  — Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2023
• The source added that Kelce frequents Nobu, usually opting for the toro special.
  — Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 21 Oct. 2023
• If salmon is a stretch for you, Cassetty says canned tuna is also a source of omega-threes.
  — Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping, 3 June 2023
• Andie is a fantastic source for simple suit styles that flatter all shapes and sizes.
  — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 2 June 2023
• These seed heads are a great source of food for cardinals, finches and chickadees.
  — Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 12 Aug. 2023
• The war changes rapidly, day by day, rendering the information a snapshot in time, the source said.
  — Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2023
• Several tests, including MRIs, couldn’t find the source of the issue.
  — Kat Stafford, Detroit Free Press, 31 May 2023
• In fashion, sisters have been a longtime source of inspiration for designers.
  — Leah Dolan, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
• But one source in particular — the aforementioned ex-leader, a Wa State founding father — did more than anyone else to reveal the strange entanglements between the US government and this indigenous group.
  — Patrick Winn, Rolling Stone, 13 Apr. 2024

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• Hot sauces are sourced from small-batch and craft creators from around the world.
  — Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2023
• The beans are sourced from small farms across the world and freshly roasted twice a month.
  — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2023
• These ingredients are sourced from the best places on Earth and are not grown out of a lab.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 24 May 2023
• About 60% of the food at its Chicago locations will be sourced from Save-A-Lot.
  — Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2023
• That 671 hp aluminum mill is sourced from Mercedes-AMG, which is not a bad thing.
  — Robert Ross, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2024
• Leach uses a Southern Pride smoker and makes sure to source prime briskets.
  — Nick Kindelsperger, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2023
• Share [Findings] Rumors seem more truthful when sourced to a friend of a friend.
  — Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 17 Jan. 2024
• Locally sourced fish and produce are the focal points of the multi-course meal.
  — Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2024
• Elvish Honey Elvish honey is sourced from a 1,800-meter-deep cave in the Turkish city of Artvin.
  — Josie Goodrich, USA TODAY, 7 July 2023
• Here are the team’s 30 favorite on-sale kitchen items, sourced from Amazon, Wayfair, and Target.
  — Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2023
• More than 50% of coffee sourced by Bean & Bean is female-powered!
  — Shanon Maglente, Good Housekeeping, 24 Mar. 2023
• That’s made from some 500 sheets of Reishi, a leather alternative sourced from mycelium, aka the root of mushrooms.
  — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2023
• Even the wood was sourced from old chalets from a firm in Verbier, Switzerland, that repurposes old wood for new builds.
  — Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2023
• The fronds are mindfully sourced and harvested while young and without harming the tree.
  — Heidi Wachter, Treehugger, 26 May 2023
• Roeper specifically sourced the Samura Slicer and Chef’s knives from the brand’s Reptile line.
  — Anna Tingley, Variety, 6 July 2023
• Tuna, which may be sourced from the North Atlantic as much as from Japan, doesn't dare get much embellishment.
  — Timothy Malcolm, Chron, 30 Dec. 2023
• Wearstler sourced some of the antique furniture from legendary flea market Round Top.
  — Betsy Blumenthal, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2023
• Each room also features vibrant art sourced from the family’s gallery in India, adding pops of bright color to the home.
  — Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 28 Nov. 2023
• Both plots were sourced from the same dataset and should thus be identical—but the plot in one paper has a y-axis with a scale that is about 7,000 times larger than the other.
  — Dan Garisto, Scientific American, 27 July 2023
• Spices are sourced in small quantities, and roasted, ground, and packed in small batches to ensure freshness.
  — Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2023
• Watson wore a dark green tux with black tones, custom designed for him by Alba with fabrics sourced from Italy.
  — Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
• To source nearly 500 native blankets, West consulted the archives of the Pendleton Woolen Mills.
  — Valli Herman, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2023
• Yuzu is one of those flavors that really can’t be replicated, but just try sourcing fresh yuzu out of season in the US.
  — Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 19 July 2023
• Even scores not sourced from Moab’s surroundings still resonate with nature here.
  — Sarah Matusek, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Sep. 2023
• Upgrades to the brakes and a cat-back exhaust have been sourced from Volvo performance specialist IPD.
  — Brendan McAleer, Car and Driver, 4 June 2023
• The heavy cotton is sourced in Australia and comes in a handful of serene shades that will match any bathroom decor (including hues like cream, gray, and charcoal).
  — Kaitlyn McInnis, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2023
• The small, quirky shop, located down the street from Jackson Street Tattoo, sells items sourced from local vendors, farmers and artists.
  — Will Lanzoni, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2023
• The fact that the sporting event took place more than 60 years ago meant that some vehicles would just be very hard to source, while others were impossible.
  — Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 11 Jan. 2024
• The Tea Club currently offers over 40 blends of teas sourced from five different countries to help subscribers explore the world of tea.
  — Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2023
• All of these ingredients have been domestically sourced in the United states.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Apr. 2024

Last Updated: 5 Sep 2024