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Example Sentences

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Young people under 16 should be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is able to provide consent.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

The EV maker split from parent Volvo before then.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

A few such groups include the plaintiffs in two tandem lawsuits against Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp, whose jury trials concluded in favor of the plaintiffs March 24 and 25.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

The verdict paves the way for more than 30 states to seek measures that would curb the power of Ticketmaster’s parent, including a possible breakup.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Most had at least one parent with them.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn