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Example Sentences

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“We’re able to outperform in up markets and down markets with our strong risk management.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The University of Bournemouth said its on-campus NHS medical centre was not able to provide the MenB vaccine but added that MenACWY was a life-saving vaccination.

From BBC • 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

"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

They hadn’t been able to brush all the chalk dust out of Miss Myrt’s dress, so she looked natural.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck