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Example Sentences

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His wife passed away unexpectedly a little over three years ago, and he inherited her share of everything.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

Mortgage rates are still lower than they were a year ago, but a sudden jump in rates can spook buyers and make it more difficult for some to qualify for a mortgage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

The idea of giant atoms was first introduced by researchers at Chalmers over a decade ago and is now widely used in the field.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

The “Heartstopper” universe began as a small web comic that gained traction on Tumblr nearly a decade ago.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

For the first time since Grandma was admitted to the hospital in Fort Defiance a month ago, he chuckled.

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