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Example Sentences

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The only thing holding me back is worrying about medical costs.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

“Hopefully Iran and the U.S. come to an agreement,” he said, “so we can go back to the way things were before.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

To confirm any true evidence of past life, scientists would need to bring Martian rock samples back to Earth for detailed study.

From Science Daily • Apr. 28, 2026

"It's great to have him back here for the 85th anniversary. He's the Prince of Wales so it makes sense, but I think he's got credibility because he's lived and worked here in north Wales."

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

I flash back to that time in seventh grade when I got to school early and slipped a poem I wrote into Hannah’s desk, but she didn’t show up that day.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith