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Example Sentences

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Scotland is one of the most nature depleted countries in the world, ranking 28th from the bottom of a list of 240 countries and territories.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

“We pursue stability, but not at the expense of our sovereignty and democratic way of life. This is Taiwan’s bottom line,” Lai said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

The Bain fire was reported at 11:22 a.m. near the Santa Ana River bottom in the community of Mira Linda.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

This loss at Stamford Bridge was their 17th of the season in the league, while they lost 22 in the previous campaign under Ange Postecoglou, despite winning the Europa League and finishing fourth from bottom.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

I didn’t move and in that very short time she realized what I was, blew out of the water in a fountain of spray and bottom mud, and was gone.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen