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Example Sentences
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Fighting flared in July when the Houthis, who have for years controlled swathes of northern Yemen, launched a large-scale offensive against Yemeni government forces.
From Barron's β Sep. 16, 2026
Legend launched a search for a new CEO after Ying Huang resigned as chief executive on July 24—an abrupt move that sent shares tumbling more than 10% that day.
From The Wall Street Journal β Sep. 15, 2026
Thefts in L.A. were already surging when Milwaukee-based boosters launched their “Kia Boys” videos in the summer of 2021, and had begun to level off by time the meme hit national news a year later.
From Los Angeles Times β Sep. 15, 2026
The Thirlwall Inquiry was launched after former nurse Letby was convicted in 2023, and the final report was published on Tuesday.
From BBC β Sep. 15, 2026
He inflated pig bladders and launched them around the room.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
