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Example Sentences
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I have no scars to show for it — only memories born of breaking bread, or rather breadsticks, with loved ones.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026
And we contribute, or rather, we committed to contributing technology to help these missions take place.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
And, according to a team from Goldman Sachs, one of the most important factors is supply — or rather, lack thereof.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 11, 2026
"I question whether this decision protects agents, or rather does it actually protect the government and intelligence agencies from accountability for historical wrongdoing."
From BBC • Jan. 25, 2026
Ron’s — or rather, Crabbe’s — face was contorted with fury.
From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling
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