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Example Sentences

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Around that time, the father of Stephania’s oldest son died.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

Around that time there had been a couple of deaths on the pitch.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Around the time Williams picked up her Beverly Hills abode, she was ready to bid goodbye to her home in the Bel-Air neighborhood.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Around that time, a Rabo credit officer filed an internal report about McClain saying the account had signs of check kiting—a type of fraud that exploits the time it takes for banks to clear checks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Around mid-afternoon, they reached a ridge overlooking a broad, wooded valley.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver