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Example Sentences

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Among the most extraordinary examples is the "Amaterasu particle," which was detected by the Telescope Array in Utah in 2021 and named for the sun goddess in Japanese mythology.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

The stock has also jumped 50% since Darren Rebelez was named as one of Barron’s Best CEOs last June.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The National Park Service and Department of the Interior, as well as executives from each department, are named as defendants.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Hamza Iqbal, 20, Rehan Khan, 19, Judex Atshatshi, 18, and a 17-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, previously appeared in court over the fire and were bailed until August.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

There is this dog named Fred who has lived with us for going on nine years.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen