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Example Sentences

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He stated in his post, “The U.S. is already on the clock. Feed the people first.”

From MarketWatch

The eurozone’s unemployment rate in November unexpectedly declined for the first time in seven months, showing the labor market’s resilience despite last year’s uncertain economic environment.

From The Wall Street Journal

The studio was small, but Buffett’s laid-back vibe set the tone; the first thing he’d do when he walked in was kick off his shoes, Jamison said.

From The Wall Street Journal

But first, “we simply need more space,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

After Hammel-Sawyer’s first marriage ended, she worked as an assistant children’s librarian in Santa Barbara and met a reference librarian named Ben Sawyer.

From Los Angeles Times