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Example Sentences

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“The Spurs have the best player and the better overall team, making them clear favorites in the NBA Finals,” Parenti said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

The unit distance problem was among his favorites: It originally came with a $300 bounty, which Erdős later bumped up to $500.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Three of seven Board of Education seats are on the ballot Tuesday in comparatively low-spending contests with incumbents as overwhelming favorites.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

She stopped after Judith, one of her favorites, was killed by a car while trying to cross a highway.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

Words beginning with N have always been one of Hangman's favorites.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell