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Example Sentences

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I was diagnosed 10 years ago, just before starting work at the BBC, as my husband and I were trying and failing to have children naturally.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Public broadcaster NHK reported, citing one private research firm, the self-publishing market is estimated at 150 billion yen in the year ending March 2026, nearly double the figure four years ago.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

The remarks, Powell’s first since he moved from Fed chair back to governor one week ago, hint at why he stayed on the board rather than leave public life as departing chairs traditionally do.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

I put this point about the lack of an NHS pathway to then Health Secretary Wes Streeting just a few weeks ago, before his resignation.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

That’s what Dad told me almost three years ago when we walked through this hallway before I started sixth grade, and I knew right then that I’d do whatever it took to make that happen.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison