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Example Sentences

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They were given an early scare when Carlos Vicente put Blues 1-0 up, but the hosts had turned the game around before half-time through goals from Ben Johnson and Kasey McAteer.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Morgan Stanley isn’t worried about that potential downturn given the state of data-center spending.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Their fast-paced lives have given rise to a beloved family ritual: Korean taco night.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

You’ve already given him $69,000 toward his housing fund and $95,000 for your granddaughter’s 529 plan and, presumably, you plan to give more when the new baby arrives.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

I can only assume he must have been told the other names when he was given instructions for the rescue.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler