ex
Example Sentences
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No relevant precedent existed, and given the unique crimes the Nazi hierarchy had committed, it would require ex post facto laws to prosecute them.
From Salon • May 18, 2026
A generous interpretation: It may be that your ex finds the monthly payments stressful.
From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026
How much of her life does she dedicate to domesticity, now that she’s reunited with her ex, Miles?
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
And I guess I’m curious about why this is done in the language of We’re tweaking, we’re doing tiny fixes, we’re restoring us to the status quo ex ante.
From Slate • Apr. 30, 2026
I switch over to Harriett’s profile, since she and Hudson seem close—and even if she’s all for Hudson moving on, she probably knew the ex he’s moving on from.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
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