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Example Sentences

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"Some jobs are supposed to be taken over, so humans can go and do better things."

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The country’s online safety regulator, eSafety, said in a March report that while social-media platforms had taken “some steps” to comply, a “substantial number of children” retained accounts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

For her scene, Bhatti has taken inspiration from a scene in classic Bollywood film Pakeezah, in which a courtesan dances on broken glass.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The video, the affidavit stated, was taken minutes before the 911 call was made that day.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Apparently my great-grandma had, but she’d taken the skill with her.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith