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Example Sentences

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My wife is not a fan of tying up $2 million of equity in one building, as it effectively puts too many eggs in one basket.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

“She can shoot it, she can get to the basket, she’s great in transition,” Sparks coach Lynne Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

—The dollar traded steady against a basket of currencies, with the DXY dollar index flat at 99.109 after reaching a one-month low of 98.525 Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Still, if you opt for a bunch of low-cost or practical things to fill out an Easter basket, it doesn’t hurt to throw in a splurge item or two.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

He wanted the woman next to me and the basket.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff