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Example Sentences

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Knowing someone — or of someone — who is gay or lesbian has long tended to dispel falsehoods and quell fears that might exist.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

At Walmart, customers in test locations ordered around lunch or dinner and tended to add other items to their Subway delivery, said executives.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Summer has historically been a weaker period for bitcoin, while October, November and December have tended to be stronger months, creating the possibility of a better setup later in the year, he noted.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Sharp said the findings among young adults aged 16-29 were the most concerning as they had higher levels of takeaway use, tended to "buy lunch on the go" and served themselves larger portions.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The complex math that continuously ran through her head tended to make her socially awkward, but also let her identify patterns where everyone else saw chaos.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti