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Example Sentences

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She started support groups more than 20 years ago throughout her home state of Illinois to help other grandfamilies.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Aschenbrenner had no professional investing experience when he launched his AI-focused firm, Situational Awareness, less than two years ago, with a few hundred million dollars.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

"Maybe we took it for granted all those years ago, it is very special to have it back. I feel good, I'm in the shape of my life, still feeling fresh and good."

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Four years ago, students at this college slept in the administration building next door, their demands all too similar to those that Didion mocked in her essay.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Then, just a couple of weeks ago, on the Friday night, it snowed, and snowed hard.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo