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Example Sentences

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“Once in a lifetime. Well, hopefully not once in a lifetime, but the first in a lifetime.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

The announcement that Mohamed Salah will leave in the summer, while significant, was not a surprise and had the potential to galvanise fans and players alike to give a club legend a memorable send off.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Current and former military officials caution, however, that it is not lawful to strike an adversary’s infrastructure merely to pressure the foe to begin negotiations or to send political signals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

While not framed as a direct response to the earlier controversy, the casting offers a quiet rebuttal to the narrative that once surrounded him.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Could their future be united, but this time in a good way, joined not by bondage but by loving hearts and shared Mvskoke values?

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith