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Example Sentences

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Canada’s job market began the year on a soft note, with fewer people looking for work and employment falling for the first time in five months.

From The Wall Street Journal

Global food prices fell for a fifth consecutive month as declines in dairy, meat and sugar outweighed gains in cereals and vegetable oils, the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The S&P 500 fell for the third day in a row on Thursday, down 1.2%, putting the index into negative territory on the year.

From Barron's

Thailand's population has been falling for five years.

From BBC

After falling for several days, the S&P 500 is down nearly 1% for the year.

From Barron's