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Example Sentences

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After the 2025 fires in southern California even pols like Mr. Newsom at least pretended to acknowledge the need to manage the Golden State’s landscape aggressively to reduce fire risk.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Lebanon's health ministry says at least 3,696 people have been killed there during the conflict, while Israeli authorities say 30 soldiers and four civilians have been killed on both sides of the border.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Markets appear to be becoming more confident that the global economy can run smoothly with less oil, at least for a limited time until a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is reached.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Spouses should have at least one card in their own name so that the ability to use credit is not suspended in the event of the other’s death, he said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

“And, Arlo, it’s straight home for you for a while. I mean it. No hanging out after school with your friends, at least for now. Do I make myself clear?”

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold