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Example Sentences
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In larger outbreaks, health officials look for common exposures among sick people before the FDA traces products back to a common supplier.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
Cyclospora-related illnesses began on May 13, a full two months before federal officials issued their first advisory.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
She passed away shortly before the fundraiser launched, leaving her conservation mission in the hands of her colleagues and supporters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
Night-time deliveries have become ubiquitous in hyper-connected South Korea, where shoppers are guaranteed delivery by 07:00 for orders placed before midnight.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Sitting before the fire, I slip my hand into Father’s.
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
