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Example Sentences

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In mid-March, Tamasi testified before the state grand jury, according to people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Lucy, who grew up in Llandudno, Conwy county, does not believe cats should be allowed outside alone, no matter where they live, but nor would she want them to stay indoors all day.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

In that theoretical promised land, the objective would be to care deeply about the people and issues that are worth our attention, not about stuff that doesn’t matter.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

No reason was given, a U.S. official familiar with the matter told The Times.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

When my head breaks the surface I have no idea where I am in relation to the others, but it doesn’t matter.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam