Example Sentences

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"We don't use it as a motivation per se, because that motivation is built within the players," says Jozak.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

I think we need to do much more to support work per se, not the number of children that you have.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The concept of loading up on protein isn’t new per se — it first took off in the late twentieth century when diet and fitness cultures had both gone mainstream.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

Whereas now, there’s no argument, per se, because there isn’t an argument to be made.

From Slate • May 7, 2026

She leans forward and whispers one of her favorite sayings: “Camarón que se duerme, se lo lleva la corriente.”

From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez