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Example Sentences
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"I became a soccer fanatic after that. And I'm hoping the same thing for my nephew" this time, he said.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
“That seems like a reasonable thing for society to insist upon.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
"America was a different kettle of fish – the opportunity was the biggest thing for us," Allen said.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
“I have not encountered a single person who’s said, ‘Wow, this is going to be a great thing for us,’ outside of public officials.”
From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026
“And I wondered, Is this really a good thing for me to know at this point? Why is it good for me to know this about myself?”
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
