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Example Sentences
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“He knows exactly when to stand forward, when to stand back, when to speak up, when to support, when to say the word ‘and’ rather than ‘but,’ ” Makan said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
“I really think you need to say the word no into the record so that you can clear that up,” he said.
From Slate • Mar. 5, 2026
Cladding campaigners say the word "tolerable" appears dozens of times in the guidelines, which are known in the industry as PAS 8890.
From BBC • Dec. 24, 2025
Like the ability to buy a house or say the word “cancer” or get out of an unhealthy romantic relationship before it spits right in your eye.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2025
He didn’t say the word again, but Hazel knew that’s what he was thinking.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
