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Example Sentences

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Shipments to the world's biggest economy hit $39 billion, according to the GAC, up from $28.8 billion 12 months ago.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

"It was a sense of relief, anxiety, nerves and it was like a weight being lifted again like what it was 12 months ago when she got sentenced."

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The research began almost 20 years ago when Quitterer received brain tissue samples from a colleague at Ain Shams University Hospital in Cairo.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Tipp said it now looks as though the economy could have supported a higher fed-funds rate some time ago.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

The spot I asked Mom to save for Gran is still empty though, despite the fact that she assured me she’d be here when I called and talked to her two nights ago.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam