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Example Sentences

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There is no single, standard definition of middle class, or upper middle class, and what counts as a hefty income in one city can feel paltry in another.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

“I’m not saying don’t do favors. But you can say, ‘This is something I need to charge for, that I need to be rewarded for.’

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The Gunners boss was then asked how he can prevent this form rolling into the rest of the season and derailing their Champions League and Premier League campaigns.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

"We can enjoy our small town life," she said, "for at least a little while longer, we hope."

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

I slam it shut, file it in my garbage can.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam