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Example Sentences

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Perched on a hillside parcel that offers “sparkling views,” the property is surrounded by trees, which help to give it a true sense of privacy—a must for any celebrity homeowners.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

When first hearing the news, Judge Hannah Duncan said she was "far from convinced he has had a heart attack" but asked for medical reports to establish the true position.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Campaigners say the true figure -- if all corporate and campaign spending in Brussels were taken into account -- is much higher.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

That sentiment can often seem true in a market where studio executives favor sequels and drab intellectual property over originality and fresh takes.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

"This is the true story of Dona Melisendra, wife of Don Gaiferos, on the occasion of her rescue from the prison in which the Moors had her in Spain," the boy said.

From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios