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Example Sentences

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“You instinctively pull back or yield when you’re about to collide with someone, right? But I didn’t see any of that,” said Yoon.

From The Wall Street Journal

Robert meets this character Claire that the audience feels like maybe there’s a romance about to happen, which I love that it doesn’t steer in that direction.

From Los Angeles Times

In a new note, strategists led by Ben Snider warn the market is about to navigate a difficult environment.

From MarketWatch

“This doesn’t look like a sculpture that’s about to fall down,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Little does he know that providence is about to run out: Solar Paper is soon acquired by an American company and his job is terminated.

From Los Angeles Times