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Example Sentences

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In 2024, South Korea recorded more than 3,920 "lonely deaths", people dying alone and remaining undiscovered for extended periods -- the highest since records began in 2017.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The Social Security Fairness Act extended full benefits to roughly 3 million public-sector workers previously affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision, adding nearly $200 billion in obligations.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

The slide extended a bout of volatility that has raised worries that stocks’ record run is rooted in the staggering gains of a handful of chip companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The findings offer a reminder that even the most advanced AI systems still have weaknesses, particularly when tasks require them to resist distractions and stay focused over extended sequences of information.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

The terrified baroness extended a shaking hand toward the sheeted painting.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood