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Example Sentences

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Joshua Rothkopf: I did find a handful of films from the main competition that impressed me, but point taken: Nobody is served if we can’t admit that this year’s edition was weaker than others.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

He was ordered released on bail in the Tennessee criminal case last year, but was then quickly taken into custody by U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Protesters have repeatedly taken to the streets in the capital, Havana, and in a demonstration on Wednesday blocked roads with burning rubbish and shouted anti-government slogans.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Brussels has also taken several steps to protect its market from what it describes as unfair Chinese competition, including slapping extra levies on small parcels from China.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

And when she’d been introduced to him, he’d taken her as a Black girl who didn’t know the first thing about being Mvskoke.

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