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Example Sentences

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Just five months ago, the core rate of inflation had slowed to a five-year low of 2.5% and was moving closer to the Fed’s 2% long-term target.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Two years ago, Apple promised an all-new Siri, but didn’t deliver it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The couple separated "quietly" and in an "amicable" manner several months ago, a source told US magazine People.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

So consider the case of Ryerson, a defender who turned pro 11 years ago and was beginning to wonder if he’d ever get to his sport’s biggest stage.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Betsie had always known that, because of her health, she could not have children, and for that reason had decided long ago never to marry.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom