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Example Sentences

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From “deeply disappointed” to “way out of proportion,” Catholic voters across the U.S. react to the dispute between two of the world’s most powerful men.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

It had gone into the awards with 12 nominations across 10 categories, but missed out in the supporting performer category and, perhaps most surprisingly, music.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Ducks owner Henry Samueli has denied interest in the Angels, but he could consider extending and complementing his OC Vibe development across the 57 Freeway — and his hockey team already wears the Anaheim name.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

John Lennon, in particular, idolized Dylan, whose performance style resonates across such early Beatles tracks as “I’m a Loser” and “You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away.”

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

A hardness flutters across Mom’s eyes, but then just as quickly it’s gone, and whatever she was going to say, she now isn’t.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam