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Example Sentences
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The 28-year-old, who celebrates his birthday on Tuesday, played aggressively from the baseline and it almost paid dividends as he looked to break for 5-4.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
The short break for hilarious antics evolved into more elaborate dares that are now essential to “Queer Roast.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
He points to measures like the tax break for overtime pay as evidence that policy is already shifting outcomes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
During a break for lunch, Jon Feinberg, president of the National Police Accountability Project, stepped out of the room and spoke to reporters.
From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026
Apart from short rests and a break for lunch, we’ve hardly stopped since we left the shopkeeper’s house in Urum al-Kubra.
From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell
