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Example Sentences
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“I just felt it was very transparent based on the questions and responses that, before this thing started, I think it was a wrap.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
Iran was already experiencing economic turmoil before this year’s internet blackout and war.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Meaning, every other special before this, I’ve had jokes about how I don’t want kids, and now I have a kid, and I’m talking about motherhood.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
I was speaking to the lads earlier, before this interview.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
And I have to make up my mind before this call ends.
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
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