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Example Sentences
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“FuelFest started as this simple idea, but now we’ve held over 30 events and we’re in 11 markets. … Paul would be very happy with where this has all gone.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Founded two decades ago in New Zealand but now based in California, Rocket Lab has launched 88 small-payload rockets mostly into low-Earth orbit.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
"I would just always try stuff on to see what I wanted, but now I can't."
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Initially I was aiming for $5,000 each, but now I’m not sure.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
My mouth was still wide open, but now it was hanging there out of surprise and a little dismay, because I hadn’t figured on an interruption.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
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