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Example Sentences

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This suggests that depression may be linked to early neurodegenerative changes in the brain, rather than being only a psychological reaction to declining health.

From Science Daily

Yet even after animals established themselves on land, they remained meat eaters for tens of millions of years, feeding on other animals rather than plants.

From Science Daily

Companies like Oatly will now likely limit their use of terms like "dairy-free" to "factual" information, rather than branding and marketing, May said.

From BBC

Restaurant-industry analysts nevertheless say Chipotle’s pricing strategy makes sense because the chain has never been about beating others on cost, but rather by standing out by way of quality.

From MarketWatch

“After significant outperformance, we view the recent pullback in technology as a reset in expectations rather than a breakdown,” said a team led by chief investment officer Keith Lerner.

From MarketWatch