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Example Sentences
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Between late 2022 and 2023, OPEC+ became concerned that oil prices were falling, and agreed to cut oil production in three separate rounds, reducing total output by nearly six million barrels per day.
From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026
On the hottest days, heat-related illness can account for nearly 1 in every 100 emergency department visits in L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2026
The manufacturer cut the local dealer’s fees and slashed the bill nearly in half.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026
"I was in silver then bronze then nearly cleared a PB to go back up to silver," said Heard.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
Wolf pounced on Torak, nearly knocking him over Torak laughed and gave him a handful of blackberries from his food pouch.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
