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Example Sentences

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In Canada gun ownership is regulated by laws that require would-be gun owners to obtain a licence by passing a safety course and rigorous background checks before they can purchase a firearm.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

In the background of a bar, a poster for Roberto Rossellini’s earnest humanitarian classic “Europa ’51” is visible, Jude obviously paying homage to a classic story about a privileged woman’s crisis of charity.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

This is to remedy a pricing imbalance, a senior administration official told reporters on background.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Developers say token usage adds up extremely quickly, especially when using AI agents to run multiple tasks in the background.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Behind her are huge windows, with city lights sparkling in the background.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila