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Example Sentences

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“Seafarers should be able to go home when they ask for it. They don’t want to be heroes.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

How would he be able to read an eye chart, she reasoned.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

About 100 vessels have been able to pass through the strait, according to data analysed by BBC Verify in late March.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The astronauts have had geology training in order to be able to photograph and describe lunar features, including ancient lava flows and impact craters.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

I say this knowing it’s likely a promise I won’t be able to keep, but I need to get her off my back.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam