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Example Sentences

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And, to be honest, I didn’t think they would be that hard to avoid as I got older.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

When phosphatidylcholine levels were increased in older C. elegans, mitochondrial networks became more stable and energy production improved.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

Hyodol's character was designed to be dependent on its user, as many older Koreans have spent their lives enduring gruelling work to provide for their families, Kim said.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

However, the state prosecutor has asked that it and 12 other older allegations be reconsidered with a view to possible inclusion in the charges.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

One of them, quite a young one, maybe not much older than Hannie, smiled back, and for a split second I almost relaxed.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler