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Example Sentences
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One problem for reluctant inventory counters is that regulation hasn’t kept pace with technology.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
Not having a dining room isn’t a problem because there’s a welcoming patio just outside the French doors, with two chairs, a couch and a coffee table.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
"The content evolves from just talking about a product. It's more about how this product's going to help you solve a problem."
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
Part of the problem is the impressive run gold recorded previously: The precious metal gained 65% in 2025, its largest one-year net gain on record, and biggest one-year percentage move since 1979.
From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026
Some felt comforted because something was being done to solve the problem that had come upon them so unexpectedly to spoil the calm progression of their days.
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
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