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Example Sentences

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Mudau was in a slightly wide position so a yellow card seemed the most likely outcome.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The first time a World Cup game was played in the U.S., the opening ceremony featured Oprah Winfrey tumbling off a stage and Diana Ross shanking a penalty shot several yards wide of the goal.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Around Akron Stadium, a wide perimeter has been heavily fenced off.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The U.S. has a wide range in earnings, and workers’ earnings are strongly correlated with life expectancy.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

The hush of the hills and the wide sky made it feel like we were the only people in the world.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu