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Example Sentences

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They fixed the constant flow of water, but now, whenever I flush, I have to lift the lid and manually reset the cistern.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

“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

You could see where he’d thrashed around, but now he was quiet, playing possum.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck