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Example Sentences

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He is facing Democratic challenger Rebecca Cooke, who narrowly lost to him in the 2024 race.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

She said Erickson’s black Mercedes narrowly missed her and her boys.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Manchester United playmaker Bruno Fernandes - who set a new single-season assists record - narrowly missed out in second, while Brentford's 22-goal striker Igor Thiago came third.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

New Zealand’s central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Wednesday, narrowly deciding to wait to see how the Middle East conflict affects inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

He narrowly missed a kuka tree; one of the large pods had fallen down and Olanna heard the crunching squash as the car ran over it.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie