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Example Sentences

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If the AI boom fizzles or the energy consumption of data centers wanes, they worry residents could be left paying off the infrastructure upgrades years from now.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

But only a slim margin will be left over, and that will put a damper on shareholder returns.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

If expectations for those companies have moved too far, or if leadership shifts quickly, investors in slower-moving momentum strategies could be left exposed, he said.

From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026

With Sinner out and Carlos Alcaraz skipping the clay-court major with injury, Djokovic will be left wondering if his best opportunity of winning that elusive 25th Grand Slam has been wrenched from his grasp.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Those secrets would be left in the hands of Fate now.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan