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Example Sentences

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At the pumps, the mood was tense as customers watched the fuel counter tick up, sometimes pulling out the nozzle before the satisfying “ca-chunk” that indicates a full tank.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Villeda believes these findings could pave the way for treatments that target FTL1 and counter its effects in the brain.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Penygraig's Edwards started the brighter and picked up the first couple of rounds after landing quick counter right hands and utilising the jab effectively.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

A six-minute egg is soft, custardy, a little luxurious — something you eat with toast, standing at the counter, yolk pooling gold across the plate.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

I wanted to twist the knobs on the radios and punch at the keys of the typewriters, but the admonishment from the counter girl downstairs made me keep my hands firmly clasped together.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu