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Example Sentences
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There are concerns among some that OpenAI might not be able to generate enough revenue to support massive spending commitments.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Being able to direct and control heat more effectively could lead to improved cooling methods for computer chips and other high-performance electronic systems.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
Bankers have told both companies that whichever startup goes first will get to define the new industry and benefit from being able to access large pools of cash eager to back new AI companies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
He then fetched a lifebuoy and repeatedly threw a line into the water, but none were able to grasp it.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
‘No! But I suppose -maybe there’s a purpose in these things. If she hadn’t told me, I wouldn’t have been able to tell you.’
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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