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Example Sentences

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The other group, which acted as a control, saw an image and description of the item, but no prompt about low supply.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

It acted as a safety net and kicked in straight away when his heart was in trouble, allowing him to recover much more quickly.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

That said, Congress has historically acted when Social Security faced financing challenges, although there is no guarantee about how future lawmakers will address the program’s long-term funding issues.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

This space has been littered with criticism of Kobe Bryant and LeBron James and other local legends who occasionally acted like idiots.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

When time had slowed, he almost felt like he had acted completely without thought...as if he weren’t the one making the decisions.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley