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Example Sentences

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The crash occurred in the 1000 block of Pacific Coast Highway.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Part-sculpted work and marble block, each has a tragic aspect to it, recalling John Greenleaf Whittier’s forlorn observation: “For of all sad words of tongue or pen, The saddest are these: ‘It might have been!’

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Mody, who recently received her own kit, believes that the device can help build confidence—especially for clinicians who are APCs or work in family medicine but haven’t received paracervical block training.

From Slate • Jun. 7, 2026

At her final campaign rallies, Fujimori declared "war" on extortionists, promising to deploy the military against organised crime, control prisons, and work with financial institutions to block extorted money.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Akira put an arm up to block the heat radiating off the wood and stepped inside.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz