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Example Sentences

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The Minneapolis IT professional calls Portal the most unique lounge he has come across in his travels, and he sneaked in a few games of “Mario Kart.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

"Rather than being carried naturally by ice, the evidence points to a deliberate, carefully planned movement across a challenging and varied landscape," Dr. Clarke said.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

Hundreds of twitchers from across the UK are flocking to a seaside town in north Wales to see a "rare" heron.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

At a recent panel called ‘Living Legends of Drag: Stories of LGBTQ+ Artistry & Culture,’ two Latine drag kings — Manny Oakley and El Daña — connected their struggles across generations.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

She sits back down across from me and flips through the pages.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam