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Example Sentences

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The non-oil part of the economy has grown to more than half of gross domestic product.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

UCLA’s suffocating defense held the Gamecocks to 25.7% shooting in the first half.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

The stock had been trending steadily downward since 2022, and last year, Dow cut its dividend in half.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

"I can only apologise to the fans for what we have shown, especially the second half," said Netherlands centre-back Van Dijk, 34.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

It was the same in the center room of the barracks: half a dozen guards or camp police always present.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom