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Example Sentences
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It may seem minor at first, but even small disturbances can build up over time and interfere with the entire sequence.
From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026
Despite its small population, hundreds of thousands of Eritreans have sought asylum abroad.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
That is what keeps a small issue from becoming a real injury—and allow me to play well, stay pain-free, and keep enjoying the game I love for years to come.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
Once the crew member was located, two large US planes -- reportedly C-130s -- flew in carrying equipment including three small helicopters that were quickly rebuilt on the ground.
From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026
Betsie and I had already made up beds for four new overnight guests that evening: a Jewish woman and her three small children.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
