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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

Professor Cris Halsall, Director of the Lancaster Environment Centre and co-author, noted that TFA is now known to come from a much wider range of sources than previously believed.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 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

“While a short-term top may be in near $3.39/mmBtu, unexpected bullish catalysts could trigger a run higher and threaten a wider short-covering event.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

He unrolled the paper and watched Jay’s eyes get wider behind his scratched-up glasses.

From "I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005" by Lauren Tarshis