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Example Sentences

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Hearing loss and diabetes, despite being more common in men, were also tied to lower cognitive scores in women.

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

If ‘The Comeback’ has a bit more steam behind its return season, I could see Lisa Kudrow being in play, but I think it’s Quinta Brunson right behind Smart.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Styles' team say the idea was "to give fans the ability to experience the show from different positions rather than being confined to one fixed viewing angle".

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Investing is hard, but many make it harder because they insist on being their worst enemy.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

For a second, Bee was sure he meant Simon being better at the language than she was.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith