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Example Sentences

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When the previous clerk announced plans to retire in 2020 after 20 years, Hill ran to replace her.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Ukraine is a major supplier of grain and the cost rose sharply after Russia's full scale invasion in 2022.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

It was months ago that Ruiz left Chatsworth for Birmingham after the resignation of coach Marcus Alvarado, his uncle.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Dalip Rathore, 25, had joined Skylight the day after Sunil.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

I longed for happily ever after, and, even more, I longed for it to start at Sandy June’s.

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