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Example Sentences
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Every profile and attempt to “explain” him risks becoming part of the very feedback loop that sustains him.
From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026
Amid his ongoing romance with his former Broadway co-star Sutton Foster, Jackman, 57, is making another attempt to offload his longtime Manhattan base, which he and Furness, 70, purchased for $21 million in 2008.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026
This game ended with Lauren Betts blocking Madison Booker’s layup attempt with 18 seconds remaining and Texas trailing by just three.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
And Lime's latest move appears to be an attempt to help change habits for commuters - not just those already scooting or pedalling for leisure.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
If Edward Ashton had planned a final act of treachery, the time to attempt it was now.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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