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Example Sentences
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It was a sign maybe things were changing and people were paying attention to the games being played with more than 17,000 transfers in California.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
As a result, senior officials have repeatedly played down the significance of Chinese aid to Iran, avoiding criticism of Beijing that could jeopardize the meeting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
Ongoing tensions in the Middle East and slowed shipping through the Strait of Hormuz have played into elevated prices, he said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
Having played 11-a-side football in the ninth tier of English football before his surgery, he became a game-changing new addition to the national transplant team when he joined up with the squad in January 2026.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
The band played a slow-tempo jazz piece, and the effect was elegant and dignified.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
