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Example Sentences

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He paid tribute to fans who stayed the course and kept cheering.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

GM has kept pickup production on schedule since the walkout began June 1, but analysts have said the company’s operations wouldn’t last long without a fresh supply of axles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Despite the "frightening" situation, Marley remained calm and used a mobile phone kept in a waterproof pouch to contact his nan on shore, who called 999.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“Erin made fun of me on the day because I kept staring at her fake pregnant belly, because it was so surreal for me,” Quaid recalls.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

“I’m sorry, too. I should’ve kept after you. That’s what brothers do.”

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