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Example Sentences

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Some projects first announced with great fanfare have later ended up being delayed or shelved.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

“Working out with my teammates is a blessing. They push me. We’ve all gotten better and I’m looking forward to us being training partners until we go off to college.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Wood, who is 36 parkruns ahead of his closest rival, said the attention around being the first to 1,000 has been "a little bit overwhelming" but added it was "just a nice celebration".

From BBC • May 30, 2026

However, while it remains a leader in gaming and esports, Twitch's share of the overall live streaming market is being steadily eroded by YouTube Live, TikTok Live and a direct competitor, Kick.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

It hardly seemed fair to accuse him of being a ravenous monster.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman