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Example Sentences
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Here’s how I outsmarted lifestyle creep: I knew I couldn’t trust myself with extra income when I landed my first job out of graduate school.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026
Grandpa was a double burger with extra cheese, “original” style.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
And that doesn’t mean throwing all your extra cash into risky investments to make up for lost time.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026
He was initially jailed for six years, but following a Crown appeal this was increased to eight years with an extra three years of supervision.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
He carried his pack and the extra weight of a heavy rope, a small ax, and their supply of torches with ease.
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.