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Example Sentences

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And what does any of that have to do with the Allies liberating occupied Europe from the Germans, who are, the last time I checked, also Europeans?

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

When The Times’ system next checked for new numbers a minute later, there was an update with votes for Pratt but no new votes for Raman, Bass and others.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Passengers have boarded, conductors have checked tickets, and everything appears ready to go.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

Iran has dominated this crucial waterway except when in internal disarray or checked by an outside power, namely Portugal, the Ottoman Empire, Great Britain and, after 1971, the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

It wasn’t supposed to snow, but I had a feeling that if I checked the grocery store, all the milk and bread would be gone.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows