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Example Sentences
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“At a time when many families are already facing rising costs across nearly every aspect of daily life, an unexpected medical bill can create financial stress that lasts for years,” Spiegel said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026
How long that lasts, however, is anyone’s guess, and a Fed that’s preparing to define itself on being quiet and nimble might find it tricky to tamp down inflation expectations if the agreement falls through.
From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026
If the peace lasts and weakens oil prices, inflation could cool down and the economy may strengthen.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026
My friend and I stick with our bragging practice for six months, longer than the relationship with Clayton lasts.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
It falls upon us in a single massive deluge that only lasts for a couple of seconds, but it’s enough to drench us, to soak the ground, and to wound the fire.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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