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Example Sentences

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Despite trading up to all-time highs this week and a market capitalization of $5.3 trillion, Nvidia’s breathtaking growth has been checked slightly by restrictions on the export of its advanced, artificial intelligence chips to China.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Elliott checked and scrolled compulsively, bypassing the parental controls, sneaking down to grab his phone from the family charging unit in the kitchen at night.

From Slate • May 12, 2026

Adults who are over 40 and suffering from frequent injuries might want to consider having their growth hormone levels checked, Lee said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

He checked his DM’s and realized Yeat had already reached out due to his work with Foux.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

“Lou Ann said she talked to law enforcement, and she checked the local hospitals. Your mom wasn’t any of those places, so that’s great news.”

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko