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Example Sentences

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On Monday, the climate-vulnerable Alliance of Small Island States said countries could not keep ignoring "the elephant in the room" and warned that anything short of winding down fossil fuels was "papering over the cracks".

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Small differences in arrival times help researchers pinpoint the earthquake's origin.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

Small builders, who have long considered themselves to be legally in the clear to sell Strat-shaped guitars, say Fender’s actions could put their business in jeopardy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Small brands that can’t match it lose sales.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

Small creatures rubbing sleep from their eyes in confusion were dragged out into the Abbey grounds.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques