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Example Sentences

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It would be easy to say this World Cup is about to be blighted by referees throwing around red cards.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

With AI infrastructure stocks up so much since the advent of generative AI, we have frequently seen marked selloffs around specific events as investors wonder if the “cycle is about to roll over.”

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

But you know what they say: When one door closes, a train is about to careen off the tracks and barrel right through it.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Messi and Co. have come to America and now they’re about to feast on cupcakes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

I’m about to remind her of this when I recall something Gabi told me.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler