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Example Sentences

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The uncrewed launch will mark the debut of the Starship V3 rocket after months of testing delays.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

He said it would take a couple of hours to mitigate the chemical leak, after which investigators will focus on determining the cause of the incident.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

With the full restoration of energy and other material supplies likely to take time after the eventual end of the Iran hostilities, supply chains may remain constrained and prices elevated for an extended period.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

The team and the quarterback have been conducting contract talks on a year-to-year basis since 2024, after Stafford delayed his arrival to training camp because of a contract impasse.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

I wasn’t planning on coming today, but when I saw that his truck was gone, I came here instead of going home after I was finished at the pool.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam