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Example Sentences
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Inflation, meanwhile, is expected to be on the way down as long as the Iran conflict continues to subside and doesn’t have large second-round effects, the head of analysis said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026
Lastly, defense stocks in general shouldn’t be on the defensive at this moment: Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, has committed $10 billion External link of the bank’s capital to invest in defense-related companies.
From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026
It’s a game in which history may — or may not — be on the Americans’ side.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026
However, to deduct the interest, the mortgage must be on the property acquired.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026
“We’re all supposed to be on the lookout.”
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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