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Example Sentences

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Another risk is to the rental market, if pied-à-terre owners decide to sell and rent an apartment instead.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

There are moments where, instead of breaking structure to solve problems, players remain locked into roles.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

You may also forfeit certain tax advantages — and the money you’d contribute to their accounts could instead go toward your own Roth IRA, giving you greater flexibility.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

It would simply be a copy, made to make money instead of telling a story.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

The presenter, Jennifer, had labeled it taa’niil instead of tóshchíín.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith