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Example Sentences
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In remarks at the University of Texas at El Paso on Wednesday, Dallas Fed president Lorie Logan said she believes it’s taking too long for inflation to return to the central bank’s 2% target.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
However, a report by the cross-party Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee said this should be brought forward to late 2027, arguing leaseholders have waited too long for successive governments to tackle the issue.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
Anxious American allies in the region and beyond long for an end to the war’s energy and trade disruptions.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
With frame rates beyond what our eye can perceive, it did not take long for movies to appear nearly as realistic as life itself.
From Slate • May 25, 2026
"One who has waited long for you to speak," said the Thing.
From "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis
