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Example Sentences

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But as he sat typing away, back in the early 90s, he had no idea it would do well.

From BBC • Jul. 10, 2025

It’s later in the season this time though, and getting going doesn’t carry the same promise of chipping away back into contention.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 15, 2022

It was laborious, and the words always seemed to slip away back to the page when I wasn’t looking.

From New York Times • Oct. 13, 2021

She said that retrospectively, she wishes she still had the same features now that she was wishing away back then.

From Fox News • May 7, 2021

“It is almost time for me to run away, back home to the wilderness. I am sorry that I must leave, but you will all be well cared for when I am gone, I promise.”

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown