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Example Sentences

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“I felt confident in my preparation for this game and told myself to stay loose and don’t overthink,” Williams said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

“I’m very grateful to live in a nation where I don’t have to stay where my dad was.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Dodgson added: "If you don't get an influx of diverse perspectives at all times, comedy won't stay relevant."

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Some council facilities closed on Saturday with the public being advised to stay clear of forests, country parks, and nature reserves until the storm ended.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

He ordered the soldiers to lower their weapons, told us all to stay right where we were, then followed the countess into her study.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo