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Example Sentences

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The shape of the bedrock beneath the ice continues to influence how ice moves across the continent today.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

Lebanese media reported multiple Israeli strikes across southern Lebanon on Thursday.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

He was referring to wide-area network, a term for optical networks across large geographies.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Wednesday’s deal, like previous ceasefire agreements, calls for the disarmament of Hezbollah and for the Lebanese military to assert control across the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

To save time, I duck between the trees and hurry across the manicured lawn to the front door, making it to the admissions office with ten minutes to spare.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam