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Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, as of March 31, Grok and Twitter had allegedly 1.3 billion global users, although less than half were active.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
The military still only fully controls less than half the country, but it has been making gains - including key townships and retaking a critical road from Mandalay to Myitkyina in the north.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Although shares rose as much as 19% in their debut, those gains quickly fizzled, and the stock closed up less than a percent.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
The couple sold the home in March for 15% less than they’d paid to buy it in 2022.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Each segment lasted less than a second, yet he clearly experienced every detail.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
