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Example Sentences

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“Due to this being an ongoing legal situation, we cannot comment further at this time.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

“I feel like I let Chris down by not seeing the look in his eyes, or not hearing a tone in his voice—not being able to read it.”

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

When David Sullivan and long-time business partner David Gold bought into West Ham United in January 2010, Sullivan described the club as being in a "serious mess".

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Satellite technology, for instance, is being used to grasp global crude inventories “in great detail,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

But when I think about that first kiss being with Alex, it also makes my knees weak.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold