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Example Sentences

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It’s just a proposal, but it caught the gold market’s attention because Poland has been the largest central-bank buyer of gold for the last two years, adding over 100 metric tons annually.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

For all the attention around the Longhorns’ defense in this tournament, it was UCLA’s that carried Friday’s semifinal as it dictated the pace by not letting the Longhorns run.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

He also attended a Supreme Court hearing on birthright citizenship—but it was another court case that caught our attention.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

The smartphone’s monopoly on our attention is vulnerable in the AI age.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Taking a deep breath, I turned my attention to the fountain, the soft rush of its spouts doing nothing to ease the knot in my stomach.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin