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Example Sentences

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Raman, in a statement, said she was “incredibly honored” by the results, and invited Angelenos who are “frustrated by the broken status quo” to join her campaign.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

That week, downtown Seattle was cordoned off because protestors had taken over the streets surrounding the convention center, and some activists had broken the windows of a Starbucks nearby.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

AFP journalists saw rescue dogs and their handlers scour the pile of broken concrete and jagged metal bars.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

His videos are bite-sized and have the professional look of being made in a podcast studio, and the other posts have simple graphics and text broken up for easily digestible carousels.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

“What did you mean, Mr. Dannenberg is repairing broken lines?”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse