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Example Sentences

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If you’ve ever wanted to ruin a nice afternoon watching a terrible football game and realized you didn’t subscribe to its exclusive carrier, this probe may thrill you.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

One thing I wanted to steer clear away from or just be wary of is getting too like — especially with the outfit and the hair — too, like, culty.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

I believe it’s something she wanted both us and Kavanaugh to hear.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

It was critical for Apple to amp up its social media presence if it wanted to reach a younger demographic.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

None of us wanted to tell Max about this change, but I was apparently chosen.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith