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Example Sentences

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The stay-at-home mother of eight first began posting videos online, or vlogging, for extra income in 2016.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

RAC spokesperson Rod Dennis said: "We recommend taking extra care on exposed, higher routes and being especially cautious when overtaking high‑sided vehicles, as the buffeting effect can catch some people out."

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Kansas City Federal Reserve President Jeff Schmid has found a silver lining in America’s graying demographics: All of those extra visits to the doctor are good for the economy.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

If all goes well in the industry, private insurers might be happy to offer factories their coverage without a state backstop and developers and lenders may no longer insist upon that extra layer of protection.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

My mom had made a note about asking a fourth-year cadet to participate for extra credit, and I wondered if that was why she’d bugged me about it.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin