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Example Sentences

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The original sense of “bottom” survives in many words related to “fund,” including foundation, fundamental, profound and the medical term fundus, the area of a hollow organ that is farthest away from the organ’s opening.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

When he announced his retirement on Tuesday morning, however, those final few months were already starting to fade away as Wales and the rest of the footballing world paid tribute.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

A few months after using his new music studio, Sophie, who had been in law school at the University of Michigan, moved back to Los Angeles after being away for 10 years.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

If you enjoy winning $150 by giving half of your winnings away, that’s the best choice for you.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

“I’m impressed that the two of you managed to find this many idiots who wanted to do this,” says Zara, stepping farther away from the water, into the shade of a tree.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam