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Example Sentences

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Polls have closed and ballots are still being counted for results in the California governor's race.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

More and more EU countries are being thrown in the public spending sin bin over their mushrooming deficits, with Bulgaria expected to be added Wednesday.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

She participated in shootaround Tuesday even after being ruled out, and head coach Lynne Roberts said she was day-to-day.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Personal terms are being finalised as Hanson - who has scored five goals in 44 Scotland appearances - prepares to join Tottenham in what will be another boost to Martin Ho's squad.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

“This makes no sense. I would have heard about this many kids being killed,” I conclude.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold