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Example Sentences

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The top comes off the miniature SoFi Stadium on the Rams ring, for instance, and the field below is made of a melted-down patch of the actual artificial turf.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

I've included the actual anthem clip that aired last night for comparison.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

The first argument tries to sidestep actual risk factors and is empirically contested.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Researchers believe this change is caused by temperature effects rather than an actual increase in carbon monoxide abundance.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

“Lizzie’s just pointing out that we have no proof, Miss McQuatters. No actual proof that Willa was killed,” says Colin.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin