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Example Sentences

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A neighbor told the New York Post they had seen him earlier Saturday carrying groceries home.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Taliban government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said earlier that Pakistani strikes had hit targets in the provinces of Kunar, Khost and Paktika.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The company raised $113 million earlier this year, with backers including Stockholm-based EQT Ventures, to support its technology and global expansion, including further autonomous deployments and additional commercial applications of its freight platform.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Steven Ruby, an attorney for the Justice companies, said they became aware of the criminal investigation earlier this year.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

I replay other conversations from earlier this summer.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith