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Example Sentences

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"It all comes down to capacity. All these businesses are based on individuals and there's only 16 folk here, and some of them are children. There is a natural limit to what you can do."

From BBC • May 30, 2026

The U.N. assesses contributions for its budget based on an economy's size.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Because users need to provide a DNA sample only once to use 23andMe’s services, the company failed to establish a sustainable business model based on repeat customers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

How dare you reach a conclusion based on his words!

From Slate • May 30, 2026

This book was based on something that had really happened—Chicken had asked to go to the trains, and Mom bought tickets.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn