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Example Sentences
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While cars have steadily grown older over the last 15 years, the trend picked up after the Covid pandemic, when shuttered factories and supply-chain snarls drove up prices.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
The bond market and the White House have already picked his first fight for him.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
In 2012, Ronaldo inspired Real to their first La Liga title in four years but it was Messi who picked up his fourth straight Ballon d'Or award - much to his rival's disgust.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Nvidia also picked up steam throughout the session.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
But Harry smiled for the first time since he’d picked her up.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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