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Example Sentences

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It may take more than oil spiking above $110 a barrel to crush the market’s soul.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Halfway into Bass’ four-year term, the figure had climbed above 30%.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

To be clear, Democrats are not above criticism.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Watch the video above to find out ways to detect whether your devices are clean or have fallen victim to hackers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Maryke de Graaf, a Dutch woman on the tier above ours, helped me form a cradle with our arms and carry Betsie outside.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom