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Example Sentences

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"Imagine kissing and then walking back down the aisle to that? I love that song."

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

With an encouraging smile, Dudamel took the concertmaster’s arm, gently lifting him to his feet, but he sat back down when no one in the orchestra followed.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Markets have soared toward the rare air last breathed by investors in the mid-1980s, but the stalling tech rally is bringing stocks back down to Earth.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

“Warsh has to assure the world — especially bond investors — that he will do whatever it takes to ensure inflation comes back down to normal,” Long said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Without warning, the entire car rose six inches off the road and bounced back down again.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret