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Example Sentences

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Stanton incorporated 70 years ago as part of O.C.’s post-World War II housing boom and thus shares the wide streets and tract housing of other central Orange County cities.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

He should have had an assist after a sumptuous cross for Tyrick Mitchell at the end of the first half should have been converted but was headed wide.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

“Although many clients prefer fee-based pricing, advisers offer alternative fee structures to appeal to a wide range of clients across all ranges of investable assets.”

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

When her sister, Rowe, walked in that morning, she found Waldorf with her eyes wide and glazed over, her jaw tensed.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

Him and Charlie gave each other a wide berth whenever they weren’t down on the recitation bench.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck