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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

UFC fights began streaming on the service earlier this year, with some airing on CBS, one of the first major deals signed under Ellison.

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

“I meant to ask you about this earlier today, but I received a very strange message from your mother last night.”

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin