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Example Sentences

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“It pretty much shuts down all of our efforts.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Iranian officials said the the warplane was shot down by its air defence system, according to state media.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

By Saturday, as an urgent rescue mission was under way to find a missing U.S. aviator whose aircraft was shot down in Iran, the president showed no signs of backing down on the new strategy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

A dirty little truth about “feel-good” hits, down to the catchiest ditty, is that they’re rarely a band or an artist’s best work.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Kathy rolled down the window and was instantly hit with the best-smelling food she thought she’d ever had the privilege of smelling.

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