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Example Sentences
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"It's really doing harm to relationships with the United States, and there's a certain amount of legitimate fear," he said.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
Some industry officials worried that the glitch could overwork Boeing 737 MAX pilots during a certain landing scenario, but the federal regulators decided it wasn’t a safety issue.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
An employer match might also be yours, depending on whether the company has a vesting schedule — a certain amount of time you need to work there in order for the funds to be yours.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026
"Plants require a certain amount of accumulated heat, calculated as 'growing degree-days,' to progress through developmental stages including fruiting. Our plant cover has proven to enhance these," Olawuyi said.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026
He’d said the job would include a certain level of risk and would be “important for your country.”
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
