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Example Sentences

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Unemployment among Senegal's 18 million population grew during the pandemic and has remained high, hovering around 19%, with young adults in rural areas most affected.

From BBC

According to a study last year by the nonpartisan Pew Research Center, the overwhelming majority of American adults have an unfavorable view of Zuckerberg.

From Los Angeles Times

Immigrants help older adults avoid nursing homes by providing home healthcare services.

From MarketWatch

We Need Diverse Books, a viral 2014 Twitter campaign turned nonprofit, is being honored with the Innovator’s Award for its efforts toward promoting diversity and inclusion in children’s and young adult publishing.

From Los Angeles Times

For perhaps the first time in her adult life, she’s content.

From Salon