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Example Sentences

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“Polymarket’s origins were really focused on financial markets and politics,” Borod says, but “there’s real demand for being able to trade on sporting outcomes. So we have shifted more focus to that.”

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Tesla being tied to Musk can cut both ways, however.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Even Knicks die-hards could be forgiven for not being able to stick out Game 4.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Store owners say they are being squeezed for cash over what they claim are minor violations.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

My teachers scold me for being so distracted.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold