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Example Sentences

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Most apes devoted a large share of their grooming time to a small number of preferred partners while maintaining less intensive relationships with many others.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

They also shut down thousands of small, private mines operating outside regulatory oversight.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Speaking over small snack plates and beverages, many said they saw real improvements in the homeless populations around their neighborhood during Bass’ tenure as mayor.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

This works because the Court knows that today’s small step can be followed by accepting relevant cases when they next believe they’re warranted.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

But I, too, in a small way, was a professional.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom