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Example Sentences

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“This is not unusual and, overall, central banks have been and will continue to be net buyers of gold.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

Even including its blockbuster 2025, Applied Optoelectronics hasn’t posted a net profit since 2017.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Friday’s labor report for March showed a healthy gain of 178,000 net new jobs, a welcome contrast to February’s 133,000 decline.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

President Emmanuel Macron is ever eager to point to the industry's credentials as a low carbon-emitter, potentially helping the EU towards its net zero goals.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Working together, Mama and Daisy unwound Gandy from the net and turned him loose.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls