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Example Sentences

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Lenacapavir, taken twice a year, has been shown to reduce the risk of HIV transmission by more than 99.9 percent, making it functionally akin to a powerful vaccine.

From Barron's

Goldberg told MarketWatch on Tuesday, adding that the messaging was akin to leaving “the intern in charge while everyone else was on Thanksgiving break.”

From MarketWatch

“The flavor you get is more akin to berries.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Love and affection run past the margins, brushing up against shame and fear for a conclusion that’s akin to lingering a bit longer after a holiday dinner.

From Salon

The role is more akin to that of a football quarterback, calling plays that an entire team must execute.

From The Wall Street Journal