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Example Sentences
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Some water utilities are run by elected leaders, others aren’t.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
—European indexes edged higher at market open in cautious early trade, as most sectors rose though software stocks continued their volatile run.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
The investigation examined potential criminal violations of the Clean Water Act by the multistate mining operations largely run by Justice’s son, Jay, according to current and former officials familiar with the matter.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
More utility-scale batteries mean the grid can run on stored juice when the sun or wind aren’t available.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
She was walking alone, just like the morning Chitto had almost accidentally run her over with his truck.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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