How to Use master in a Sentence
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In the sale, the singer’s master recordings fell into the hands of Scooter Braun.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2023
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For many readers, Finnegans Wake isn’t a text to master or a puzzle to solve.
—Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2023
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May the voters now send her on her way to serving these masters.
—Jason Linkins, The New Republic, 28 Oct. 2023
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Most of the scene involved the use of the master shot of Cooper conducting the orchestra.
—Carolyn Giardina, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Jan. 2024
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The master bathroom includes a soaking tub and a roomy walk-in shower.
—Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 31 Aug. 2023
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Soccer-loving Greg Gipson was the master planner of the trip.
—Candace Buckner, Anchorage Daily News, 6 Aug. 2023
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The show is billed as a way to get children interested in the works of the 19th-century Dutch master.
—Christopher Parker, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Oct. 2023
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On the formal main deck, which is home to the galley, dining room, and lounge area, there’s a full-beam master suite tucked away at the forward end.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2023
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Long-Arming Bass There is one final way to hold a bass that takes some time to master and is called long-arming.
—Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 12 July 2023
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Both were masters of their craft who made their two meetings classic matchups.
—Irie Harris, cleveland, 6 Aug. 2023
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Around town he’s known as a master who can carve the most elaborate details into stone.
—Elaine Sciolino, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Dec. 2023
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The first is recruiting a select group of designers and artists who are masters in their crafts.
—Isiah Magsino, Town & Country, 24 July 2023
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The result is a one-of-a-kind finish that only comes from investing in the work of master artisans.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2023
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Each class is taught by a master with lots of celebrities lending their expertise.
—Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2023
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In her stage work, Baker has proven a master at extracting meaning from the mundane.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 1 Sep. 2023
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Even those in higher ed know better than to assume the glitz of a four-year or masters degree will sway employers for long.
—Jane Thier, Fortune, 26 Jan. 2024
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The move comes at a time when artists are actively fighting to retain ownership of their masters.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 5 Feb. 2024
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As in previous years, Samsung’s 2023 smart monitors seem to be aiming to be jack of all trades, and master of none.
—Jon Porter, The Verge, 24 May 2023
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Hairstylist Peter Menezes is a master in warm highlights, as proven with this look.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2024
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Finding a a master of camouflage like the Burmese python in the Everglades sometimes can be like looking for a needle in a haystack.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2024
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Yam Yam noted that the more Carolyn talked about her master Birdcage plan, the bigger her target became.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 18 May 2023
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But when an older man—a fellow slave—seeks to gain favor by preaching the master’s gospel on the plantation, the enslaved begin to turn on their own.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 20 June 2023
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The evening began with a set from 17-year-old guitar goddess Grace Bowers, who more than held her own on a lineup featuring two masters of the craft.
—Daniel Kohn, SPIN, 14 Mar. 2024
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The four nations once lived in harmony, with the Avatar, master of all four elements, keeping peace between them.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Nov. 2023
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Here are just three of the current masters in coachbuilding’s renaissance.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 2024
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Cohen has a medical degree from Yale and a master’s in public health from Harvard.
—Mike Stobbe, ajc, 16 June 2023
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The history of the street ties back to the eponymous Cadet brothers, 16th-century master gardeners who supplied the court with produce.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2024
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What are some of the more challenging environments that the institute will try to have robots master?
—Will Knight, WIRED, 4 Jan. 2024
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The monthly fee covers the water, sewer, and master insurance.
—John R. Ellement, BostonGlobe.com, 17 May 2023
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One of the best things about the proliferation of nail art over the last few years is the way manicure masters have taken classic concepts and given them new life.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 18 Dec. 2023
- He is determined to master every aspect of the business.
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Just be sure to master at least one method that will work best for you.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2023
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Tiny Stacked Studs Kravitz has the art of ear-stacking mastered.
—Jessica Neises, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2023
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Ian, the 1-year-old, has not yet mastered walking on land.
—Emily Baumgaertner, BostonGlobe.com, 8 July 2023
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The 32-year-old has mastered the art of mixing comfort and style.
—Amanda Curran, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2023
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Williams has mastered the art of keeping his head down and getting the job done.
—Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 25 Feb. 2024
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Who masters the angles and subtle skills that tip the scales?
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2024
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Clay Imports, based out of Austin, Texas, masters the look.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2023
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Also, the need for almost the entire cast to master French and English.
—Daniel Vaillancourt, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2024
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The Dalton Highway is one place to master the fine art of bikepacking.
—David James, Anchorage Daily News, 13 Aug. 2023
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Winning takes a mix of strategy and luck, and the one who masters both is crowned the Master Slayer.
—Deanna McCormack, Parents, 19 Mar. 2024
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The youngster has mastered the art of yodeling, a talent that earned her a four-chair turn.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 28 Nov. 2023
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Some of the world’s biggest mining companies have tried to master the HPAL process — and failed.
—Rebecca Tan, Washington Post, 10 May 2023
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And the guard has chosen his area of basketball to focus on and mastered the art of shooting from deep.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 23 Mar. 2024
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Since the 2018 season, his first in the majors, Ohtani has mastered the two disciplines, when his body has allowed it.
—Bruce Schoenfeld, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2023
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Patrice Bergeron mastered it all, even the graceful goodbye.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 28 July 2023
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But, for those who get weekly blowouts at the salon (or those who want to master the art of the at-home blowout), multi-stylers can be a smart investment.
—Michelle Rostamian, Allure, 22 Nov. 2023
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Tate is a large Black man whose focus is working hard every day and mastering the task at hand.
—Lee Roop | Lroop@al.com, al, 18 July 2023
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Anybody who wants to do something better, do it faster, learn how AI can impact their work and master that skill.
—CBS News, 28 May 2023
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Skiing is a sport most people spend a lifetime trying to master.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2023
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He’s also been known to bust out a dance move or two, having skillfully mastered all the latest Tik Tok dance trends.
—Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 1 June 2023
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Dying on Mars means living on Mars, and that our species has mastered the dangers the Red Planet poses.
—Joe Pappalardo, Popular Mechanics, 8 May 2023
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But Watson has had a full offseason to work with his teammates and master the Browns’ offense.
—Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Aug. 2023
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Finally, master your emotions to speak and act based on logic alone.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
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This is the ultimate hack to those who just can't seem to master a more complicated napkin fold.
—Maggie Burch, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2024
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At one and a half years old, Luna has mastered a technique that current AI models still struggle with.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2024
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Of course, plenty of English language books are sold as well, for Francophiles who haven’t quite mastered their temps composés.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
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Jake Oettinger has mastered much of what goes into being an elite NHL goaltender.
—Chuck Carlton, Dallas News, 17 Apr. 2023
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Dwight Hwang has mastered gyotaku art, which is the Japanese version of taxidermy.
—Elvia Limón, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2023
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But, when — after a year and a half of Pentagon stalling — the missile batteries were finally sent, the Ukrainians not only mastered their use.
—Robert Zubrin, National Review, 7 Apr. 2024
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