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Example Sentences

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“You can come away with a sense of healing, community and connection to a wider public or a sense of urgency to take more action,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Iran’s missile attack on Israel appeared calibrated to avoid a wider escalation in the conflict, said Raz Zimmt, director of the Iran research program at Israel’s Institute for National Security Studies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

This is the type of milestone that would probably only be important to local Soundgarden fans in Seattle, but not necessarily matter to a wider public, much less make an appearance in this book.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Protester Priscilla Imani told the Reuters news agency that the US plan has affected Nanyuki and the wider Laikipia county with people being afraid to visit.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The wooden beam leads to a much wider tunnel.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas