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Example Sentences

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A positive start to the year came as a relief for the U.K.’s Labour government, which made growth a central pillar of its plans when taking office nearly two years ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

The fund is down 4% this year but has gained momentum as of late, with a nearly 10% over the past month.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The 2026 tournament has nearly matched that already.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The bitter feud captivated Hollywood earlier this year after Cipriani went public with his grievances against Shell, whom he met nearly two years ago through powerlawyer Patricia Glaser.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

I nearly tripped when Anna May Wong appeared in front of me.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu