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Example Sentences

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Under the nationwide initiative, a redeemable deposit is placed on drinks containers that can be claimed back when the item is returned to a collection point.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

After analyzing shirts from several retailers, undergraduate researchers found that every item tested exceeded U.S. federal safety limits for lead.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

“Kids like just about everything,” she said — pointing to how, at Christmas, the most popular “gift” often turns out to be a big box itself, rather than the item inside it.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Vacated homes are a hot item for Americans and other foreigners.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

I went over each item, trying to think how I would explain it in a court process.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom