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Example Sentences

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"If something happens to my reindeer, like them getting out, it's going to be heartbreaking for me," he said of the risk of gates being left open.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Then last week, the DOJ said it was closing the investigation as the Fed’s inspector general undertakes an inquiry into the renovations — though the Justice Department left open the possibility of restarting its probe.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

There are also the numerous unanswered cultural questions #MeToo left open.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

Statements from Iranian officials and state-linked outlets have left open the possibility that elements of the proposal are still under review, while some reports frame the response as an outright refusal.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

The fires have been stoked and the ovens left open to disperse the heat.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein