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Example Sentences

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He told voters that he walked away from the firm 14 years ago, leaving an enormous amount of money on the table, because it did not align with his morals.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

But in playing these games, Hegseth gave the whole thing away.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

But away from that Cymru connection, there is another reason for Wales fans to keep an eye on Portugal and perhaps hope they lift the trophy.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Unfortunately, I seem to be flushing my money away on this problem — or at least that appears to be what the plumbing company would like me to do.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

The captain gave her permission to visit Charles in Chinon, more than three hundred miles away.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly