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Example Sentences

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How Platner affects his party’s chances of taking Senate control depends on what happens next, Brewer said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

“The truth is we are taking extra steps to ensure the voting process is accessible and the vote count is accurate and reliable, and that’s why it takes a long time,” said Alexander.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

As for her job, the commute is obviously taking time out of your life, and sitting in traffic and/or on a train every morning can be an energy-zapping experience.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

"People went from being really nice and sound to me, to just taking whatever they can," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

As always, Lloyd was taking his half out of the middle.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck