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Example Sentences
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The next earnings season is still several weeks away, but investors may not have to wait that long for clues about whether Friday’s selling was justified.
From Barron's • Jun. 6, 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
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
About 40% of Americans long for more closeness with friends, he says, but struggle to find time for them.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
Would it actually take this long for someone to react?
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
