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Example Sentences
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I was able to practice restraint in the song while also still being interesting.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
Not being able to type on my laptop, keep writing and doing work that brought me recognition and praise.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
SpaceX dominates space launch, handling more than half of all orbital launches worldwide, which is why its been able to build its satellite constellation faster than any other players.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
"By learning how to control the power source of our immune cells, we may be able to unlock therapies that are both more natural and more effective."
From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026
Betsie had never been able to lift much; today her shovelfuls were microscopic and she stumbled frequently as she walked to the low ground where we dumped the loads.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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