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Example Sentences

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I visited him many times over the decades until his retirement a few years ago.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

These days, he’s running a small business he bought several years ago with his family’s help and is focused on scaling it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Xavier Becerra’s campaign for California governor appeared doomed just two months ago.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Six years ago, my father gave me 750 shares of a stock that was worth $100 per share at the time.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

About a year ago, a group of us started holding bonfires at dedicated clearings in the woods, nowhere near enough to houses for parents to come nosing around our flickering flames.

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