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Example Sentences

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Nowadays when I fly to London on a Friday night, the plane feels like a party bus—filled with Americans traveling to watch their Premier League favorites in the flesh.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

“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 Bruins are finished after entering the tournament as favorites to win the national title for the first time since 2013.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 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

The ones about the boy by the river were my favorites, and it didn’t take long to figure out that the boy was Togbe himself.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo