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Example Sentences

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As they walked away, one of their tags fell to the ground: “I want to be famous,” it read.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

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

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

It added individual personalities were beginning to emerge, with one youngster already showing a noticeably independent streak and often choosing to spend time away from its siblings.

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 emotional colors of their world seem to have drained away.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman