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Example Sentences

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The White House did not respond to the BBC's request for comment.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Elegant Marine Services didn’t respond to requests for comment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

“It wasn’t just that those attacks didn’t work. It’s that she was prepared for them and ready to respond that got her through that race,” Erickson said.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

District Judge Dolly M. Gee’s chambers did not respond to a request for comment about why no similar action has been taken in L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Alicia stared down the hallway as she said this, so Zeke wasn’t sure if he was supposed to respond or not.

From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness