"Break, break, break, on thy cold gray stones, O Sea!"

- Alfred Lord Tennyson

"Never, never, never give up."

- Winston Churchill (adapted)

"Alone, alone, all, all alone."

- Samuel Taylor Coleridge, The Rime of the Ancient Mariner

"Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow, creeps in this petty pace from day to day."

- William Shakespeare, Macbeth

“The horror! The horror!”

- Joseph Conrad, Heart of Darkness

"Arise, arise!"

- William Shakespeare, Cymbeline

"O horror, horror, horror!"

- William Shakespeare, Macbeth

"Words, words, words."

- William Shakespeare, Hamlet

"Never, never, never, never, never!"

- William Shakespeare, King Lear

"No beggar, no beggar, no beggar, Sir!"

- Charles Dickens, David Copperfield

"I undid the lantern cautiously--oh, so cautiously--cautiously."

- Edgar Allan Poe, The Tell-Tale Heart

"Simplicity, simplicity, simplicity!"

- Henry David Thoreau, Walden

"From the bells, bells, bells, bells, Bells, bells, bells-"

- Edgar Allan Poe, The Bells

"Howl, howl, howl, howl!"

- William Shakespeare, King Lear

"Free at last! Free at last! Thank God Almighty, we are free at last!"

- Martin Luther King Jr., I Have a Dream

""Would you please please please please please please please stop talking?""

- Ernest Hemingway, Hills Like White Elephants

had

James, while John had had "had", had had "had had"; "had had" had had a better effect on the teacher.

This demonstrates repetition using homonyms with 'had' up to 11 times in sequences like 'had had'. It describes a scenario where two students (James and John) used different phrasing in a sentence: John used 'had' where 'had had' was more appropriate, and the teacher preferred James's version with 'had had' for clarity in past perfect tense.

that

It is true for all that that that that that that that refers to is not the same that that that that refers to.

This demonstrates repetition using homonyms with 'that' repeated up to 7 times consecutively. 'That' serves multiple roles (demonstrative pronoun, relative pronoun, conjunction), creating a grammatically correct but complex sentence distinguishing between different referents of 'that' in a meta-linguistic way.

buffalo

Buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo.

This demonstrates repetition using homonyms with 'buffalo' repeated 8 times. 'Buffalo' functions as a noun (the animal bison), a proper noun (the city Buffalo, NY), and a verb (to bully or intimidate). The sentence means: Bison from Buffalo that other bison from Buffalo bully, in turn bully other bison from Buffalo.

police

Police police Police police police police Police police.

This demonstrates repetition using homonyms with 'police' repeated 8 times. 'Police' acts as a noun (law enforcement officers) and a verb (to regulate or control). It parses as: Police officers from the city of Police whom other Police police officers police, police other Police police officers.

will

Will, will Will will Will Will's will?

This demonstrates repetition using homonyms with 'will' repeated 7 times. 'Will' is used as a modal verb (future tense), a verb (to desire or bequeath), a proper name (Will), and a noun (a legal testament). The sentence directs an interrogetory to (a first person named) Will regarding if (a second person named) Will desires to bequeath (yet a third person named) Will's will (document) to (a final fourth) Will.

and

There should be more space between "fish" and "and" and "and" and "chips".

This illustrates repetition using homonyms with 'and' repeated 5 times in the phrase 'and "and" and "and" and'. It refers to a poorly spaced sign reading 'fish andandandand chips,' suggesting better spacing between 'fish' and the repeated 'and's in 'and chips.'

reservation

If you were to second-guess your decision to book time to visit a Native American community, that would be a reservation reservation reservation.

This demonstrates repetition using homonyms with 'reservation' repeated 3 times at the end. 'Reservation' means a booking (time slot), a doubt (having reservations), and land set aside for Native Americans (a reservation). The sentence describes having doubts about a booking to visit such a community.

is

The issue is, is that we need to clarify what it is.

In this sentence, the word "is" appears twice consecutively in the phrase "is, is." The first "is" is part of the introductory phrase "The issue is," which sets up the subject and acts as a copula linking the subject "The issue" to the rest of the sentence. The second "is" serves as the main verb in the clause "is that we need to clarify what it is," connecting the subject to the predicate. This construction, while not common in formal writing, is grammatically valid, especially in spoken English, where the repeated "is" acts as a stylistic pause or emphasis to reset the sentence for clarity.

fish

Fish fish fish fish fish fish fish.

The sentence "Fish fish fish fish fish fish fish" is a grammatically correct English sentence, leveraging the multiple meanings of the word "fish." In this context, "fish" can function as a noun referring to the animal, a verb meaning to catch fish, and, in some interpretations, as an adjective or part of a compound noun (e.g., "fish fish" could be parsed as fish that are caught by fishing). The sentence can be understood as a complex structure describing fish (the noun) that fish (the verb) for other fish, which in turn fish for other fish, and so on. For a clearer interpretation, consider a simplified version: "Fish fish fish," which can mean "Fish (that are caught by) fish (that) fish."

because

I couldn't attend the meeting because, because of the storm, the roads were closed.

In this sentence, the word "because" appears twice in a row, separated by a comma. The first "because" introduces the reason for not attending the meeting, while the second "because" is part of the phrase "because of the storm," which explains why the roads were closed. This construction is grammatically correct, as the comma clarifies the distinct roles of each "because"—one as a conjunction for the main clause and the other within a prepositional phrase.

was

Before was was was, was was is.

This sentence is a linguistic puzzle referring to the historical or etymological forms of the verb "to be" in English. It can be interpreted as: Before (the word) "was" was (considered or spelled as) "was," (the word) "was" was (actually) "is." The word "was" appears three times in a row in the middle ("was was was"), making it grammatically coherent as a meta-commentary on language evolution, though it's often presented with quotes for clarity (e.g., Before "was" was "was," "was" was "is").

bear

I can't bear bear meat.

In this sentence, "bear" is repeated twice consecutively. The first "bear" functions as a verb meaning "to endure" or "to tolerate," while the second "bear" is a noun referring to the animal. The overall meaning is that the speaker is unable to tolerate consuming meat from a bear.

like

I like like buttons.

In this sentence, the word "like" is used twice in a row: first as a verb meaning "to enjoy" or "to find pleasing," and second as a noun referring to the "like" feature commonly found on social media platforms (e.g., a button to indicate approval of a post). The sentence means "I enjoy buttons for liking things."

can

The canner can can more cans in an hour than any other canner can.

The word "can" is repeated consecutively multiple times in this sentence, serving different grammatical roles to create a valid, if tongue-twisting, English construction. Here, "can" functions as a modal verb indicating ability (e.g., "can can" meaning "is able to preserve"), a verb meaning to preserve food in a container (the second "can" in "can can"), and a noun referring to a metal container ("cans"). The sentence describes a skilled person who preserves food being more efficient at the task than others.

refuse

City officials refuse refuse permits for out-of-town waste.

In this sentence, "refuse" is used twice in a row: first as a verb meaning "to reject" or "to deny," and second as a noun meaning "garbage" or "waste." This creates a valid, grammatical English construction where the same word appears consecutively but serves different grammatical functions and meanings.

dice

Dice dice dice.

This is a grammatically correct sentence where "dice" is repeated three times consecutively. It can be parsed as "Dice (noun: plural of die, as in gaming cubes) dice (verb: to chop into small cubes) dice (noun: gaming cubes)." It means that certain dice chop other dice into small pieces, utilizing the word's multiple meanings as both a noun and a verb.

do

You may think I don't do much, but I do do a lot around here.

This demonstrates repetition with 'do' used as an auxiliary verb for emphasis and as the main verb meaning to perform.

dove

The dove dove into the bushes when the hawk appeared.

Here, 'dove' is used as a noun referring to the bird and as the past tense of the verb 'dive', meaning to plunge.

polish

I need to polish Polish silverware before the dinner party.

This sentence uses 'polish' as a verb meaning to make shiny and as an adjective referring to something from Poland.

record

Please record record sales.

In this sentence, "record" is used twice consecutively with different meanings and pronunciations (a heteronym). The first "record" functions as a verb (/rɪˈkɔːrd/) meaning "to document" or "to log," while the second "record" acts as an adjective (/ˈrɛkɔːrd/) meaning "all-time high" or "unprecedented." The sentence instructs someone to document the highest-ever sales figures.

content

We must content content creators.

The first "content" functions as a verb meaning "to satisfy" or "to make happy," while the second "content" serves as a noun referring to "material" or "digital media." The overall meaning is that it is necessary to satisfy those who produce content.

present

Please present present findings immediately.

In this sentence, "present" is used twice consecutively as a heteronym with different meanings and pronunciations. The first "present" functions as a verb (/prɪˈzɛnt/) meaning "to show" or "to introduce," while the second "present" acts as an adjective (/ˈprɛzənt/) meaning "current" or "existing now." The sentence requests that someone show or display the current findings right away.

desert

Never desert desert travelers.

In this sentence, "desert" is used twice consecutively as a heteronym with different meanings and pronunciations. The first "desert" functions as a verb (/dɪˈzɜːrt/) meaning "to abandon" or "to leave behind," while the second "desert" acts as a noun (/ˈdɛzərt/) referring to "a barren, arid land." The sentence advises against abandoning travelers in a desert environment.

minute

Please minute minute details in the report.

In this sentence, "minute" is used twice consecutively as a heteronym with different meanings and pronunciations. The first "minute" functions as a verb (/mɪˈnɪt/) meaning "to record" or "to note down," while the second "minute" acts as an adjective (/maɪˈnjuːt/) meaning "very small" or "insignificant." The sentence instructs to record small details in the report.

object

I did not object to the object.

In this sentence, "object" is used twice consecutively as a heteronym with different meanings and pronunciations. The first "object" functions as a verb (/əbˈdʒɛkt/) meaning "to express disapproval," while the second "object" acts as a noun (/ˈɒbdʒɪkt/) referring to "a thing." The sentence means the speaker did not oppose the item.

invalid

The insurance for the invalid was invalid.

In this sentence, "invalid" is used twice consecutively as a heteronym with different meanings and pronunciations. The first "invalid" functions as a noun (/ˈɪnvəlɪd/) meaning "a disabled person," while the second "invalid" acts as an adjective (/ɪnˈvælɪd/) meaning "not valid." The sentence means the insurance policy for the disabled person was not valid.

bass

A bass was painted on the head of the bass drum.

In this sentence, "bass" is used twice consecutively as a homonym with different meanings and pronunciations. The first "bass" functions as a noun (/bæs/) meaning "a type of fish," while the second "bass" acts as an adjective (/beɪs/) meaning "low in pitch." The sentence describes a fish painted on the drum.

lead

He could lead if he would get the lead out.

In this sentence, "lead" is used twice consecutively as a heteronym with different meanings and pronunciations. The first "lead" functions as a verb (/liːd/) meaning "to guide," while the second "lead" acts as a noun (/lɛd/) referring to "a heavy metal." The sentence means he could guide if he removed the sluggishness (idiomatic for lead).

project

Please project project timelines accurately.

In this sentence, "project" is used twice consecutively as a heteronym with different meanings and pronunciations. The first "project" functions as a verb (/prəˈdʒɛkt/) meaning "to forecast" or "to estimate," while the second "project" acts as a noun (/ˈprɒdʒɛkt/) referring to "an undertaking" or "a planned endeavor." The sentence instructs to forecast the timelines of a project in an accurate manner.

produce

Farmers produce produce daily.

In this sentence, "produce" is used twice consecutively as a heteronym with different meanings and pronunciations. The first "produce" functions as a verb (/prəˈdjuːs/) meaning "to grow" or "to manufacture," while the second "produce" acts as a noun (/ˈprɒdjuːs/) referring to "fresh fruits and vegetables." The sentence states that farmers grow fresh fruits and vegetables every day.

resume

Please resume resume submissions tomorrow.

In this sentence, "resume" is used twice consecutively as a heteronym with different meanings and pronunciations. The first "resume" functions as a verb (/rɪˈzuːm/) meaning "to continue" or "to begin again," while the second "resume" acts as a noun (/ˈrɛzʊmeɪ/) referring to "a document summarizing one's qualifications and experience." The sentence instructs to continue the submissions of resumes starting tomorrow.

excuse

Never excuse excuse makers lightly.

In this sentence, "excuse" is used twice consecutively as a heteronym with different meanings and pronunciations. The first "excuse" functions as a verb (/ɪkˈskjuːz/) meaning "to forgive" or "to pardon," while the second "excuse" acts as a noun (/ˈɛkskjuːs/) referring to "a pretext" or "a justification." The sentence advises against forgiving people who make excuses without serious consideration.

intimate

Never intimate intimate details to strangers.

In this sentence, "intimate" is used twice consecutively as a heteronym with different meanings and pronunciations. The first "intimate" functions as a verb (/ˈɪntɪmeɪt/) meaning "to suggest" or "to imply indirectly," while the second "intimate" acts as an adjective (/ˈɪntɪmət/) referring to "personal" or "private." The sentence advises against subtly revealing personal details to people you don't know.

console

Please console console players after defeats.

In this sentence, "console" is used twice consecutively as a heteronym with different meanings and pronunciations. The first "console" functions as a verb (/kənˈsoʊl/) meaning "to comfort" or "to alleviate grief," while the second "console" acts as a noun (/ˈkɒnsoʊl/) referring to "a gaming device" or "video game system." The sentence advises comforting players who use gaming consoles following losses.

incense

Does incense incense you?

In this sentence, "incense" is used twice consecutively as a heteronym with different meanings and pronunciations. The first "incense" functions as a noun (/ˈɪn.sɛns/) referring to "an aromatic substance burned to produce a fragrant smoke," while the second "incense" acts as a verb (/ɪnˈsɛns/) meaning "to enrage" or "to infuriate." The sentence questions whether the smell of burning incense angers the person being addressed.