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Example Sentences

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"Everyone is repairing what they have or buying second-hand instead," he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

If their plan allows, they can choose their own investments instead, focusing on lower-cost options and a more stock-heavy mix, increasing bond exposure only when they are close to retirement.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Mothers and families have been campaigning for decades for a dedicated unit where women are treated alongside their babies instead of being separated and cared for in a general psychiatric ward.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

In other words, instead of understanding the tasks, the model may have learned to recognize patterns in the training data and reproduce expected answers.

From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 2026

But instead, a sharp whistle cut through the lot.

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