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Example Sentences

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They have “seized on gold’s price drop, because this sudden retreat gives buyers the chance to reset the clock back before January’s historic price spike,” said Adrian Ash, director of research at BullionVault.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

“I’m looking at the clock like, boy, I’m getting older. Like, this might be my last shot,” Cole, whose “The Fall-Off” album dropped Feb. 6 and tour starts July 10, said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Motability says its average drives clock up 7,500 miles a year and Scotland's version of the scheme was still considering the cap.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

As many of you who clock dozens of business flights a year know, predeparture champagne and the most comfortable lie-flat seat aren’t going to save the day if you can’t work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

After we clock out and head home, I try again.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith