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Example Sentences

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The hammer is the state law, and the nail is the agency.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

Nvidia earnings later this week could be the final nail in the coffin, particularly given the stock’s 31% gain since the start of the second quarter.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Vuong shared a memory about watching talk shows while working at his mom’s nail salon.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

One farmer in Scotland, where the eagles were reintroduced in 1975, said those in Exmoor should fight plans "tooth and nail" or risk losing lambs to the birds.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Ophie reached for the small packet of salt and the iron nail in her pocket and nodded, the barest movement.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland