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Example Sentences

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In several cases, these concretions sealed off the interior lining, preserving pieces of fabric that would normally have decayed long ago.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

"It was a sense of relief, anxiety, nerves and it was like a weight being lifted again like what it was 12 months ago when she got sentenced."

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

It was eradicated from the U.S. decades ago, but has been moving north through Mexico since 2024.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Tipp said it now looks as though the economy could have supported a higher fed-funds rate some time ago.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

When I agreed to help a few weeks ago, it was a quick extra job, not this permanent new job.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam