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Example Sentences

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He notes that security guards will often shoo you off if you use a tripod without advance approval, so it’s best to bring a handheld camera instead.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

I have two questions: Should I take the money from my savings account instead?

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Monday's announcement instead focuses on a new CPU, or central processing unit, which acts like the brain of a personal computer.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

"Let's meet at the hotel instead," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

She says we’ll jump right into getting to know each other, but since this is a writing class, we’ll write our introductions instead of saying them.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison