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Example Sentences

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Williamson may be done dancing, but the music’s still playing, and the fancy footwork of politics continues.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

"We've got all of those bills that come at us relentlessly, but other people aren't playing their part in keeping to the rules, and that's really, really disappointing," she said.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

With the exception of Ms. Bening and Mr. Harris—he playing the town’s wise vet, Everett—there isn’t a decent actor within a day’s ride of Dutton Ranch.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

During Trump’s first China visit in 2017, the U.S. goal was to push more aggressively for market share in China to create a more level playing field, according to 22V Research’s Michael Hirson.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

I kept playing, doing my best to let it pour out of me, though there were plenty of wonky and lagging notes.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu