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Example Sentences

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The Federal Reserve, for its part, is unlikely to cut interest rates soon, with inflation rising instead of falling.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

He had been told that instead of having their catchers call pitches, just as they have for the past 150 years, the Marlins’ coaches would be handling that responsibility from the bench.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Kebatu was meant to be taken to a deportation centre when he was instead released from HMP Chelmsford.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

These Games were intended to use existing infrastructure instead of building new venues, which greatly cuts down on costs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

“My grandma hates these things,” he says instead.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison