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Example Sentences
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“The state substantially has changed the terms and walked away” from that earlier deal, Westlands General Manager Allison Febbo said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
The “SaaSpocalypse” of earlier this year—based on the notion that powerful AI models will soon make companies selling software-as-a-service obsolete—turned out to be a phantom.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
The match did not begin until about 11pm in New York, after the start of the night session was delayed by Tuesday's earlier matches.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
Transport Secretary Alexander said earlier on X she was "seeking assurances that lessons will be learned and systems that support aviation are up to the job".
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
“Did you walk away from Weezie’s restaurant earlier this evening?”
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
