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Example Sentences

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“I feel like I let Chris down by not seeing the look in his eyes, or not hearing a tone in his voice—not being able to read it.”

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

If someone trusts you with their money, it’s a huge privilege, but whether or not your former golf buddy would have made you more than you manage your own investments is largely irrelevant.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

“The deal may make it on its own merit, or not, but this will not have any effect on it.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

During our latest live Q&A show, I asked our resident Elon Musk reporter Al Root whether or not he’d be buying the SpaceX IPO.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

While Calvin slept downstairs, the spirits, evil or not, continued their antics.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock