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Example Sentences

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“You Seem Pretty Sad” comes two and a half years after the release of her sophomore album, “Guts.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

It’s estimated that half of the department’s attorneys—roughly 5,500—were either fired or resigned since she became attorney general.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

His family home was in an exclusive street where property values reach half a million pounds.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

It’s estimated that the top 10% drive about half of all spending.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Another woman—white, with short dark hair capped by a green cloche— leaned against a worktable wedged into the other half of the room.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu