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Example Sentences

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The New World screwworm, eradicated 60 years ago, has re-emerged in Texas cattle, threatening over $700 million in annual losses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Unable to find a reasonably priced house after a two-year search, the 62-year-old moved with his wife to the neighboring canton of Aargau around nine years ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

A year ago, on 12 June, his parents were flying home to London when their Air India flight crashed just 32 seconds after take-off from Ahmedabad.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

A year ago at this time, the rate averaged 6.84%.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The shelf in my door had not been closed since the bread came two hours ago.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom