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Example Sentences

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Of course Brunson’s a star—New Yorkers devote hours to arguing over where his face should go on the franchise’s Mt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

On his mother and step-father's ordeal, he said: "As the days go on, and the lack of contact continues, we are extremely worried about how they are mentally, physically, going to cope."

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

“They may go on to play in other World Cups but they will never play in another home World Cup,” Lalas added.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Mr Ratcliffe said when detainees go on hunger strike it can signal desperation and a loss of faith in both governments.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

With one second left to go on the countdown clock, she grabbed my hand as everything went black.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin