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Example Sentences

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Bass said those facilities are a vast improvement over the street, providing bathrooms, heating, air conditioning, hot showers, three meals a day and doors that lock.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

The amount paid will rise within days by 4.8% in line with average wages, owing to the triple lock policy.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Despite Bondi’s best efforts to appease Trump, she ultimately failed to lock in her status within his Cabinet.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

Extend an arm without a slight bend and it can lock straight out until the trainer dials down the machine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

In Phoenix, Dad and Steph lock up the apartment when they’re only running downstairs to grab the mail.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila