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Example Sentences

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Earlier this month, Fitch Ratings upgraded CK Hutchison’s credit rating, citing progress in paring down debt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

The Dutch TTF natural gas contract, considered the European benchmark, jumped to 74 euros, before paring gains slightly.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

AeroVironment’s stock is up 72% over the last 12 months, despite paring some gains after a major contract was reopened.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

Brent shot up around three percent to as high as $106.50 before paring the gains to about $104, while West Texas Intermediate sat just above $99.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

And if I take a nail file or even Eva’s old paring knife— that will do—and scrape away at the gold, it will fall away and there will be alabaster.

From "Sula" by Toni Morrison