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Example Sentences

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Roughly 13.8 billion years ago, the universe began from an infinitely hot and dense single point, then expanded and stretched — otherwise known as the Big Bang Theory.

From Los Angeles Times

The survey showed CFOs expect AI to reduce company head count by about 0.4% in 2026, compared with what it otherwise would have been.

From The Wall Street Journal

It's a clever policy that has ensured they have escaped any criticism they might otherwise have received for their low level of performance.

From BBC

The short video posts on platforms like TikTok show how even just the words "Tokyo, Japan" with a cherry blossom emoji can make an otherwise banal street scene more appealing for some users.

From Barron's

But likely, more players who otherwise wouldn’t have gotten looks or would have been cut during past training camps will now have a realistic shot a developmental player spot.

From Los Angeles Times