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Example Sentences
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For too long, constitutional history has been written as though Reconstruction emerged from debates among judges, senators, and legal scholars.
From Slate • Jul. 2, 2026
Birdwatcher Tony Paintin said: "It was quite a striking bird, about the size of a greenshank and it's got very long yellow legs."
From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026
Muir published a note Monday in which he highlighted the huge demand to fund long positions in stock, most notably the S&P 500.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026
Wednesday marked the official launch of Workforce Pell Grants, making the federal financial aid program long popular with college students available for short-term vocational training.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026
He writes to her, and his letter makes the long trek across America.
From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman
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