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Example Sentences

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Reed headed for New York City immediately after college and worked a series of odd jobs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

It reached this conclusion in a 268-page opinion after holding an 11-day trial, considering testimony from 51 witnesses, and evaluating 790 exhibits.

From Slate • May 12, 2026

In April 2024 - one month after the trial of facts was held - the act began to unravel, the court heard.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

In fact, the latest reading from the University of Michigan showed confidence hovering near all-time lows, even worse than at the height of the Covid pandemic or after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

I longed for happily ever after, and, even more, I longed for it to start at Sandy June’s.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith