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Example Sentences

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Mr. Paxton won’t be the only one who must deal with these accusations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Of 10 hospitals with significant labor and delivery wards in Arkansas, only one responded to ProPublica’s questions.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

However, the researchers faced a major challenge because they had only one confirmed specimen.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

When it came to man-of-the-match candidates in the League Two play-off final between Notts County and Salford City, there was only one winner for Gillingham boss Gareth Ainsworth and Bromley counterpart Andy Woodman.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

And there was only one way I’d discover anything about Will and his parents.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler