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Example Sentences
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And higher-than-expected inflation has been pushing cost-of-living payments out faster than projections assumed.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
And unlike many wealthy self-funders, Steyer did not leap into a campaign as a political neophyte who assumed their business skills would translate into being an effective elected official.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
When Emily Cullen picked up her son after his English exam, she assumed the smile on his face meant things had gone well.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Alphabet announced last week plans to raise $85 billion of equity, surprising investors who had assumed it was raising all the cash it needed in the bond market.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
Viola of course agreed, and from that point she enthusiastically assumed the titles of housekeeper and best friend.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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