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Example Sentences

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Under this cloud of war, the Iranian football team faced numerous challenges, including where they would be based for the tournament, and if they could secure visas into the US.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

This year, the company said its next generation of Apple Foundation Models would be based on Google’s Gemini models and cloud technology.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The breathless rally seen this year among semiconductor and memory stocks may be based on a flawed understanding of company AI usage.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Rulings can be based on industry trends and generalities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

“Yeah. But you have to understand—you were the exception to the rule. And I didn’t want it to be based on deception. Which is why you’re the first person I’ve ever told.”

From "Every Day" by David Levithan