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Example Sentences

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“Clearly, the goal is always in our minds: to reach the knockout stages with Mexico, to be able to compete,” Álvarez said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

It has to be remembered this story is not over and, with Argentina and Portugal potentially meeting in the latter stages of this summer's World Cup, the final act could be about to play out.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

President Trump said negotiations were in the final stages, but Iran’s Foreign Minister Araghchi said negotiations had stalled, the analysts note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

You can have this talk with your daughter in stages over the next year, without overwhelming her with information.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

The Pentagon was in the earliest stages of planning for a war game that they were calling Millennium Challenge ’02.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell