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Example Sentences
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What’s known as “pip watch” started earlier this week, a time of high anticipation when livestream viewers watch for signs of a chick breaking out of its shell.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
He first joined the Journal in 2016 to cover breaking corporate news from New York.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
With “The Drama,” Borgli walks the line between the two without breaking a sweat.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
But until major indexes like the S&P 500 start breaking back above short-term resistance levels, a heightened risk of further losses remains.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
Only an hour or two have passed since we left Jack’s townhouse, so this must be breaking news.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.