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Example Sentences

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At the end of the season, O'Neill cast doubt on his ability to go back to the coalface one more time, but his words were never convincing.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

That declaration was, in part, a remedy for Charlie’s harsh words during his final appearance at this conference last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

“Just two words that you need to know: Punish and deter,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

In other words, a booming stock market typically encourages private companies to go public and issue shares, rather than new issuance being what drags the market down, Chadha and Thatte said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

I keep talking, tripping over my words, try to crack his icy stare.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam