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Example Sentences

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“Research data in the briefs shows that, over the past five years, the number of students experiencing homelessness has increased within every racial and ethnic group — except Filipino students,” the study authors wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

All of xAI’s co-founders, except Elon Musk, have reportedly left the company, which Musk said was “not built right.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

This wouldn’t be news except for the fact that the strike prices for the included stock options range from $1,116 a share to $3,727.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

And for under twos, the advice is to avoid screens except for shared, interactive use.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Everything fell away except that deep, deep ache.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu