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Example Sentences

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It was expected to be announced next week, according to reports earlier Thursday.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

It discontinued VR headsets geared toward companies earlier this year as its priorities shifted.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

In his earlier alien films, extraterrestrials represented mystery and escape.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

In 2022, during bankruptcy proceedings for an earlier iteration of the project, the trustee appointed to impartially oversee the case sued Calce too.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

“Why did you ask me about James Wong earlier? Is he the proprietor of the laundry?”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu