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Example Sentences

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It is now believed to possess some 50 warheads, and it tests ICBMs that will one day be able to reach the continental U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The factory would be able to convince a surety company to provide that coverage if it had a track record of financial success.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

About 100 vessels have been able to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, according to data analysed by BBC Verify in late March, about five to six ships a day.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

"It's going to have some communication equipment, radio, all these types of things to be able to try to get to get picked up as quickly as possible."

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

I now have serious doubts that I’ll even be able to eat the fries he just paid for.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam