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Example Sentences

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But soon those funds will be left to entice investors in a period when access to SpaceX isn’t so tough to get.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Sadly, the U.S. is likely to be left behind.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

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

She said border officials rejected these ideas, but signaled tentative support for watering holes for bighorn, small wildlife passages in the wall and floodgates to be left open during storms.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

“Had we known that you would be left out of your friend group, we would have gotten you a cell phone earlier, Junie,” my mom said.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh