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Example Sentences

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But after hearing two of their friends scream while swimming, her husband went to help.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Initially Chantal only invested 250 euros, but after seeing her money quickly quadruple she succumbed when advisors asked if she wanted to invest more money.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

"The focus on short-term, reactive 'fixes' has left the government chasing after pressures pushed from one part of the system to the next," Sir Geoffrey said in a statement.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

"Broadcom's revenue miss sparked profit-taking across the semiconductor sector and gave investors a reason to pause after the recent AI-driven rally," said City Index's Fiona Cincotta.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

“And even after I did get in, I would have nightmares where it was all a big mistake, and I didn’t really make it in.”

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold