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Example Sentences

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Iran's military claims the US operation was "completely foiled", but has not given a full account of events.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

During that time, Boyd’s mother tried to reassure him by saying that the video evidence would back up his account of the shooting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

He grew up in Providence, R.I., and by his own account was aimless until his 21st year.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

That was the message from the official Southampton X account to a disgruntled Arsenal fan who had chirped back at the Saints' post celebrating their shock FA Cup victory.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

As he scrambled to find office space, buy furniture, and open a brokerage account, he received a pair of surprising phone calls.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis