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Example Sentences

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A couple of weeks after this earlier peak, the S&P 500 reached its peak.

From MarketWatch • May 17, 2026

More than 900 people signed up for virtual public meetings about the project conducted by the utility earlier this month.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Nasdaq, where SpaceX will trade, announced earlier this spring that it would speed up the timeframe for including such mega listings in its main benchmark index.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

Spirit Airlines’ demise earlier this month threatened to turn Atlantic City International Airport into a virtual ghost town.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

The sun was on his back earlier when he ran ahead of Abby and his parents, on his way to the lake.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret