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Example Sentences

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While it takes around a week to enrich 60% material to weapons grade, it takes a few weeks to enrich 20% to that level.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

But the drive to pick up his fare would take around seven minutes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

“Statistically I average around four to five birdies a round, so I just knew they were going to come,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

"You could see the relief not only around the stadium but among the players."

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

She laughed the way she did around the impossible boy.

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