How to Use like this in a Sentence

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  • How could a series this big and beloved be killed off like this?
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • Then came the sentence every pet parent wants to hear after a scare like this.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
  • One of the hardest things was making a game like this and telling a story on two screens at the same time.
    — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 30 June 2026
  • Technology was the case breaker for them, but anything can happen in a case like this.
    — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
  • Yep, a skort can look like an adorable, everyday dress, too, like this versatile linen number.
    — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 28 June 2026
  • Mann’s bag appears to be from Chanel, and looks a lot like this $10k pick in particular.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
  • An elegant satin skirt, like this option from Btfbm, is a capsule wardrobe staple.
    — Melony Forcier, InStyle, 24 June 2026
  • And the immense amount of pressure of a character like this being just the second leg of a huge universe didn’t help either.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • After being treated like this, my tendency is to view the situation as the ball now being in their court.
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 29 June 2026
  • The science that happens outside the wet lab, in the field, the watershed and the population, is the next frontier for a tool like this.
    — John Drake, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Few acts could or would do something like this — a music festival that feels less like a tour stop or a business venture and more like a generous gift to the fans.
    — Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 29 June 2026
  • On the flip side, at hyper-competitive, elite schools like this, students are approaching high school with college in mind rather than with high school in mind.
    — Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • Nowhere has Hollywood left its mark quite like this desert town of 6,000 souls on the banks of the Rio Grande.
    — Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
  • Celebs like Oprah and Reese Witherspoon keep wearing versatile striped button-up shirts like this one.
    — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
  • Tiny, cheap cameras like this aren’t really useful or rational purchases, but that’s a part of the attraction.
    — New Atlas, 28 June 2026
  • Not to mention tentpole movies like this attract repeat viewings and even encourage viewers to seek out screenings in every format.
    — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
  • Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one.
    — Hannah Chinn, NPR, 30 June 2026
  • Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one.
    — Rebecca Ramirez, NPR, 1 July 2026
  • Short hemlines and heels that match your skin tone are the key to longer-looking legs, and mini skirts like this skort from Senserise are a great way to try out the style without breaking the bank.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026
  • Wheeled coolers, like this 62-quart option from Coleman, are easy to transport and can keep ice from melting due to hot temperatures.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 June 2026
  • And when buyers bid up temporary capacity like this, the pricing power sits with whoever owns the capacity.
    — Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • Could do a lot of useful science There are many useful scientific and exploration objectives a rover like this could accomplish.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 30 June 2026
  • Rubin’s ability to capture scenes like this in unmatched detail will open new windows into the structure of our galaxy and the Universe beyond it.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • And while the voucher may increase demand, facilities like this often have to leverage other sources of money to keep programs like Swim Buddies afloat.
    — Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 1 July 2026
  • Its carry-on bags like this one are known for durability, functionality, and (most importantly) overhead bin compliance.
    — Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2026
  • Or, easily upgrade your new outfit with a few chic accessories, like this spacious shoulder bag that could also act as a personal item, satin ballet flats, and versatile strappy sandals.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2026
  • There's a full rainbow of primal prints to explore, like this flowing calf-print caftan from Moroccan designer Fadila El Gadi.
    — Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 2 July 2026
  • This is why season 2 and season 3 were double-greenlit, as canceling a show like this, no matter its second season slump issues, would have been ridiculous, even by Netflix standards.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Scaling Channels—And Brand Risk​ Tedious, manual processes like this only compound as brands scale to more and more channels.
    — Satya Krishnaswamy, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • An environmental asset like this one in Zandpad helps a city with reducing urban heat and increasing biodiversity and greenery—and that carries value.
    — Zoë Dare Hall, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

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