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Example Sentences
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Aidar had called the capybara “princess” in a way that sounded like a term of endearment for all female capybaras, so I asked for the capybara’s formal name.
From Slate • May 27, 2026
There are two sides to every story, of course, and Van Gaal has been asked for his own observations in response to Di Maria's comments.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
“She walked into such a hostile environment,” said a former staffer for Raman, who asked for confidentiality to discuss dynamics on the council.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
Shinsegae Chairman Chung Yong-jin bowed in apology over the incident during the Tuesday press briefing and asked for forgiveness from bereaved families of the victims of the May 18 Democratic Uprising.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
I asked for a pass from my homeroom teacher and blasted down to the art studio, where Mrs. Steck was counting tubes of paint.
From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen
