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Example Sentences

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—Gold prices eased after climbing back above $4,800 a troy ounce in the previous session.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Plants with steeper, more upright leaves were able to rise above neighboring plants during early growth stages, capturing more sunlight while shading out competitors below.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

Because the only way to get back to base camp was via that icefall, Whittaker chose to stay above it on the mountain for five steady weeks as more camps were established up Everest.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

One can enter here and add to above a potential double bottom pivot of $204.72.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Anger builds inside me, not unlike the storm clouds brewing above.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam