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Example Sentences

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An Indian official told reporters earlier this week there were communications between that ship and U.S. forces before it was fired upon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Both countries have exchanged strikes for a second consecutive day, putting more strain on a fragile ceasefire arrived upon in April.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

That left Wembanyama one flagrant foul away from an automatic suspension and the Knicks seized upon the moment of Spurs hesitation to mount a 13-0 scoring run.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The lieutenant governor serves on various boards that oversee the University of California, California State University and community college systems, and can be called upon to break a tie in the state Senate.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

I just wish she’d stop trying to impress upon me how important this is and trust that I get it.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold