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Example Sentences

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If the AI boom fizzles or the energy consumption of data centers wanes, they worry residents could be left paying off the infrastructure upgrades years from now.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

And Americans who are already paying more than $4 a gallon on average for gas may be left scratching their heads over the focus on jet fuel.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

“Nobody wants to be left behind on a big move.”

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

With Sinner out and Carlos Alcaraz skipping the clay-court major with injury, Djokovic will be left wondering if his best opportunity of winning that elusive 25th Grand Slam has been wrenched from his grasp.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Most girls would have been terrified to be left alone, but Nhamo rather liked it.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer