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Example Sentences

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A U.S. helicopter crash spurred an escalation that led both sides to back down and negotiate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

Ferrari brought a significant aerodynamic upgrade to the Spanish race and Hamilton fought back from a difficult run through practice to take his best qualifying result since the 2024 British Grand Prix.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

When reached for comment, Anthropic referred back to its blog post as its official statement.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 13, 2026

Aside from its blockbuster spectacle, “Disclosure Day” is a pertinent reminder that, once we let go of our hope, it’s nearly impossible to get it back.

From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026

In October 1953, as the deportation hearings to send Joey back to the Philippines gain momentum, Joey writes an editorial for The Star, detailing her uphill battle for citizenship.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly