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Example Sentences

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It’s emblazoned right on the welcome mat: Um estilo de vida.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

"Um, it's hard to explain. Um, um, uh, a world tour. I'm Justin Timberlake," the star says.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

“Personal loans can make sense for structured debt consolidation or a short-term need with a clear payoff plan,” Um said.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

Um . . . there are no dragons in this show.

From Salon • Jan. 17, 2026

Um, no, that’s pretty much what I just made fun of Ms. Hawkins for writing.

From "Watch Us Rise" by Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan