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Example Sentences

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Treasury Department for its alleged connection to one of hundreds of scam operations that have cropped up across Cambodia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Instead, the economic fallout from the war is driving the companies to diversify their portfolios—and spread out the risk of disruption across the globe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Figures obtained by BBC News NI show that there were more than 3,400 waste dumping incidents across Northern Ireland between 2020 to 2025.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

The new franchise across the pond, “Saturday Night Live UK,” initially looked as though it might be an answer for fatigued viewers looking for a refresh, but even that show has stumbled.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

But it must be a trick of the light, because as I careen across the gravel, I see the tip of the Sandy June’s sign.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith