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Example Sentences
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Instead of being a fool’s errand, there is now a road map for disruption.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026
But some in Whitehall have raised concerns the model being offered would be more likely to benefit smaller economies with lower credit ratings.
From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026
Guo had stumbled on a controversial practice in the fast-growing, loosely regulated business of prediction markets: issuing “clarifications” to betting contracts that are already being traded.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026
The marriages are not legally binding, but viewers see the couples go on "honeymoons", before moving in together and navigating their relationships - all while being filmed, almost every day.
From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026
I don’t remember being this thirsty in my life.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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