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Example Sentences

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The letter isn’t a call for mechanical gatekeeping but for faculty oversight to help fix a major problem.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Arsenal finished seven points clear of Manchester City to become English champions for the 14th time, but for the first occasion since 2003-04 when Arsene Wenger's 'Invincibles' won the Premier League without losing a game.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

“A lot of people want me to be a football player who runs track but for me it’s the other way around,” said Harris, a slot and outside receiver and kick returner.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

“AI has generated enormous excitement, but for enterprises, the real challenge and opportunity is turning intelligence into action,” said Snowflake CEO Sridhar Ramaswamy.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

There will be more about running dogs later, and more about Storm, but for the moment it is enough to know that when I started I thought I knew what I was doing.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen