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Example Sentences

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They are a point above Brighton, who face Wolves, Leeds and Manchester United.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Coarse, sandy material sat above finer, silty sediment.

From Science Daily • May 2, 2026

“I absolutely think she’s above and pushing us through this and hopefully enjoying the ride along with us,” Glatt told reporters this week.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

The Hammers remain two points above Spurs, who have a game in hand and are nine goals healthier in terms of goal difference.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

He was close enough now to see that the girl was fighting the current, arms flapping with frenzied determination to keep her head above water.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman