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Example Sentences

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The transition wasn’t complete: Jobs was still strong-willed, but now his actions were intentional rather than hot-blooded.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

“I’ve seen what the Fed’s done well, and often I’ll give them one cheer or two, but now more than ever, the Federal Reserve needs three cheers, and that’s what I hope to deliver.”

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

“Social media has changed the game. People have always looked for candidates they could have a beer with but now it’s about the ways in which they’re able to connect with voters online.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Drugs disrupting 3C and 3D activity are already in development, but "now we have another layer to test," Koirala says.

From Science Daily • May 13, 2026

She had always enjoyed being the kind headmistress’s favorite, but now she felt rather pushed to the side.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood