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Example Sentences

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The A-10 wasn’t brought down in Iranian territory, people familiar with the incident said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

In the first inning, Trout stared down Woo before taking first base after a sinker hit the star outfielder’s left shoulder.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Finally, the hosts break down the WNBA’s landmark collective bargaining agreement and why Nobel laureate Claudia Goldin was the MVP of the negotiation.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

The US military has announced the loss of several aircraft during Iran operations, including a tanker that crashed in Iraq and three F-15s shot down by Kuwaiti friendly fire.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

Then he glances back up at me, and I look down at the fish.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith