How to use "sentences" in a sentence

Maxim was talking in quick, short sentences

With a few simple sentences and a sharp clap of his hands, the hypnotist brought her out of the trance.

They laughed again at my broken sentences.

It was a long time before he was able to answer my questions, and the answers he gave were puzzled and came in broken sentences.

'Listen to the last sentences of the letter,' said Miss Halcombe