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Example Sentences
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"In, 2028, 2029 we need to be able to make magnets at a crazy, crazy speed," says Sciortino.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
Delta was able to largely offset the fuel impact—but others may not fare so well.
From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026
Yee became emotional as she said on Monday that she decided to withdraw from the race because she wasn’t able to raise the resources necessary to compete in the state.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
There was much rejoicing and the oil was able to flow once more and prices returned almost to where they had been before the strait was closed.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
“Don’t you want them to be able to read and cypher?”
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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