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Example Sentences

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Van Zeller, 50, has won dozens of awards for the program that has taken her around the world to report on black market activities and human trafficking.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Surrounding the Octagon are black padded seats for 4,500 guests, each with a sign on the back saying "Warning: Please do not stand on chair," in case spectators get overexcited.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

They’re watching because they want to see Brenda say the skeleton looks like Calista Flockhart, or Cindy get KO’d by a black cat.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Segun was last seen wearing a black jacket, black trousers and black trainers, and is believed to have links to Plumstead, Abbey Wood and Woolwich.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Clare lunged forward, his black paws pressed to the cold glass pane.

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