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Example Sentences

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But this light touch is frustrating for a film that is otherwise candid about the ways we live and the patterns we stumble into, often brutally so.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

Thermal imaging gave him a huge advantage for spotting the cats, but otherwise he relied on hard-won experience.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

It claims 3M withheld and misrepresented details about the foam and its environmental impact, assuring them it was safe, despite knowing otherwise.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Phillips, who was Talley’s predecessor as Collins’ chief of staff, is currently under investigation by the House Ethics Committee over allegations that he hired his girlfriend for a no-show job and otherwise misused official funds.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

“Until a lawyer tells me otherwise, nobody talks to Mom. And if she contacts you, tell me immediately.”

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller