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Example Sentences

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Already, the costs are starting to add up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The decision to move abroad was not simply a change of scene, but a pivotal moment - a chance to expand his horizons and add new dimensions to his game.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The working-age population in the U.S. is growing slower than ever, so the economy doesn’t need to add as many jobs as it once did to keep unemployment low.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

At the very least, the uncertainty will add to the volatility of the incoming labor data.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

They saw him take a cot out on the platform and some blankets and, by Jehoshaphat, he slept there all night, getting up to add his secret potion every few hours.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney