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Example Sentences
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The hot weather may spark a few thunderstorms in central England and Wales on Tuesday.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
“So I tend to hire older teenagers who can spend a few months with us after having that basic training. I learned the hard way, from experience.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
Despite a light earnings calendar, there are a few notable companies reporting quarterly results.
From Barron's • May 24, 2026
All you’ll need is a block of tofu, cottage cheese and a few seasonings.
From Salon • May 24, 2026
We stood alone in the room where a few minutes later we would return stripped even of the clothes on our backs.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
