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Example Sentences
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Metallica is larger-than-life as is — they need little more than a Hetfield snarl or Hammett solo to feel tectonic.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026
According to her lawyer, Pike’s prognosis is unclear, as is the question of whether she will suffer a serious brain injury and loss of function.
From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026
This suggested that having large amounts of advanced computing power — as is the case for leading U.S. labs — doesn’t necessarily translate into more capable AI models, Lee said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 26, 2026
"We are witnessing a profound transformation of Germany's political party system, as is happening in many other countries around the world."
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
Pomposity is a failure of decorum, as is vulgarity or boastfulness.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
