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Example Sentences

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Northern Ireland's Secretary of State Hilary Benn confirmed 200 extra officers from across the UK will be on the ground to help restore order and protect ethnic minorities who are being targeted.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

While airfares are surging and travel costs are rising for destinations across the board this summer, there’s one notable exception—Europe.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The U.S. has a diverse range of terrains across its 3.8 million square miles, including the desert in the Southwest.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Requests for these facilities were denied at far higher rates: 65% on average across all the insurers for long-term care hospitals, and 54% for inpatient rehab.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

I walk backward a few steps before spinning on my heel and jogging across the parking lot toward the gravel road.

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