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Example Sentences

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Whatever the state of play at that point will be exactly what he set out to achieve.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

The British number one was due to play at the Linz Open in Austria next week, but BBC Sport was told on Wednesday she has withdrawn from the WTA 500 event.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Round number theory then came into play at $30 with a bearish shooting star candle on March 19.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

He started to play at left-back and impressed a lot.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

“Promise me you’ll find a piano to play at Dragon’s Head,” said his mother.

From "The Marvels" by Brian Selznick