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Example Sentences

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Blood pressure measures the force of blood pushing against artery walls as the heart pumps.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

She returned less than 24 hours to pitch against South Carolina, giving up two earned runs in a victory.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Musk left OpenAI in 2018 and has since pursued AI projects through his rocket company SpaceX, while his AI startup xAI has struggled to gain traction against OpenAI and Anthropic, another prominent California-based AI company.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

By his senior year, Zeltzer wondered if his degree and resume would be enough, especially when comparing against laid-off young professionals with more experience.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

I give in to all my feelings then, and let my head fall against his shoulder.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam