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Example Sentences

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They’re snapshots of what you did, why it mattered and how your beliefs influenced your actions.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

That day had to be Monday night, the only day that mattered for a Lakers team on the brink of elimination.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Others argued that lowering prices or creating jobs mattered more than direct transfers.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

By studying how ancient people responded to catastrophic eruptions, scientists hope to better understand which survival strategies mattered most and how those lessons could help us face future disasters.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

But being active, upstanding members of the congregation mattered to his mother’s family.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny