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Example Sentences

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The first time she used ChatGPT her freshman year—for romance-novel recommendations—she was disappointed: Everything it recommended was obvious, she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

The Luce is the first Ferrari with five seats—an option ruled out by the axle in its traditional powertrain configurations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

The Trojans posted a nearly perfect 32-1 record at Dedeaux Field in their first season back, after the venue underwent two years of renovations.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

At the time Peter Murrell was the chief executive of the SNP, while his wife was party leader and Scotland's first minister.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

“I’m not going to argue with you. You will decline the offer to that school, since you didn’t have my permission to apply in the first place.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam