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Example Sentences
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“This is a fantastic opportunity to be able to play in front of our country, in front of people we consider our family,” added forward Ricardo Pepi.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Such control creates potential risk for investors, the analysis said, because SpaceX insiders will be able to make decisions on business deals, including possible acquisitions of other Musk-owned entities, as well as his compensation.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
“I definitely see that humans will be able to go live on the moon and Mars.”
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
“Everybody’s selling something to be able to buy these IPOs,” said Slavik Kolesnik, portfolio manager at Leader Capital.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Dad worked so hard to be able to afford the tuition, and if I get thrown out now, it’ll really crush him.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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