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Example Sentences

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A Bay Area resident who was stuck on a cruise ship during a deadly hantavirus outbreak has returned to Santa Clara County and is being monitored by health officials.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

For most of its history, Laird & Co. stuck with a simple method of succession planning: The majority owner picked a top boss from inside the family.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

Moms were more likely than dads and non-parents to leave the workforce to care for their kids who were stuck at home studying remotely.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

Isolated and traumatised by drones and missiles, seafarers in the Gulf face grave mental suffering after more than two months stuck on board in the Middle East war, maritime charities warn.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

I left my phone in the front hall this morning, and I see right away that Mom has texted three times to ask if we’re OK and if we got stuck in the rain.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison