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Example Sentences

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"Anyone who came over the threshold of a church was supposed to be safeguarded irrespective of their age or gender or background," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Several attendees at the gathering said they previously knew little of Moore’s background and were unsure about whom they might support in a primary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

"Observations of galaxies and the cosmic microwave background suggest that some kind of dark matter exists," says Baker.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

He said that his background is unusual but perhaps not all that uncommon for an artist.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

On top, there’s Coyote Free! in green icing on a light blue background.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz