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Example Sentences

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Lord Wolfson told the BBC that just two years ago, Next typically received 10 applicants for every job in its shops, but that number had since risen to 19.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Six months ago, By the Way went from hand-dipping its doughnuts to relying on a machine that dips 24 every five seconds, speeding up the process by 90%.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

It turns out there are few smarter places investors could have parked their money 20 years ago than Mastercard’s stock at the time of the credit-card giant’s initial public offering.

From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026

This is the biggest contract U-turn in memory involving a high-profile WSL player, with Shaw on the verge of leaving City just a few days ago.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

My stomach rolls when it occurs to me that the scene likely resembles what played out when Dad got here not too long ago.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam