How to Use source in a Sentence

source

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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
  • That's when Michael became concerned, knowing that scores more boxes were in the storage room, sources said.
    Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2023
  • Disney, the source said, had been unaware of Good Smile’s relationship with 4chan.
    WIRED, 29 Mar. 2023
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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
  • The employees also chose from which regions the coffee would be sourced and helped design the packaging.
    Hollyanna McCollom, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2023

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