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Example Sentences

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“There’s still a very high bar for the Fed to even open the conversation to hike rates, and there’s also a high bar to cut rates,” Haworth said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 5, 2026

The agency is also under pressure to prove its worth at a time when private operators such as SpaceX are raising the bar.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Shortly after World War II had ended, the Raytheon engineer had a candy bar in his pocket when he approached a magnetron—and realized his sweet treat was melting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

It resonates more with the progress bar instead of the buffering icon.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

I guess she hasn’t noticed the missing granola bar box.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz