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Example Sentences

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Musk believes orbital computing will be cost-competitive with Earth-based computing in a couple of years.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

This process used to take four or five years—do it small, wait a couple terms, then do it big.

From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026

Still, patient viewers can save by waiting a couple months and binging the full seasons of both.

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

"Winning the WSL was big for the club but it was one thing being able to win the title, and then just a couple of weeks later to win another title," said Jeglertz.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Brie hands me a bag full of snacks and toys for Teddy and then hugs Teddy goodbye as if they’ll be apart for a couple of weeks instead of a couple of hours.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison