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Example Sentences

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Controllers monitor and direct aircraft to avoid collisions and other issues at, above and around airports.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

The real yields on TIPS—their payouts after inflation—are at or above 2% on many longer-term maturities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Haney’s bill would ban reselling tickets at more than 10% above face value in California.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

This week Amazon is breaking above a bear flag, which began with a nasty 12% loss the first week of February.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Who would dust the human books above his bed?

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman