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Example Sentences

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“We’re able to outperform in up markets and down markets with our strong risk management.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

With revenue sharing joining the fray, some teams have been able to recruit top transfers with various perks that were once impossible to imagine be available for women’s basketball players.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

"My child can never be governor. That is very sad - not because I am not able but because the FCT is where God has placed me."

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

"It's going to have some communication equipment, radio, all these types of things to be able to try to get to get picked up as quickly as possible."

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“Cross-lots off the rez is called trespassing. Other people’s property requires provable permission and you better be able to present that proof at a moment’s notice.”

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