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Example Sentences

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The timing appeared significant, coming after Xi hosted a string of world leaders, including US President Donald Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin, in Beijing.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Zverev had long been dubbed the best player of his generation to have never won a Grand Slam after a string of near misses - including three defeats in major finals.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The eight-minute “Actress” is an aural trip that croons of a lazy wannabe-actress, before it climbs to rocking, triumphal heights with a soaring string section.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

Gasoline inventories snapped a string of 15 straight weekly declines, rising by 3.4 million barrels to 215 million barrels and were 5% below the five-year average for the time of year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

And the sea, I thought, watching fishermen jog each other as they tried for a catch with ropes and bits of string.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff