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Example Sentences

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The Reserve Bank of Australia this month raised rates by 25 basis points to 3.85% after inflation flared again, marking its first tightening since November 2023.

From The Wall Street Journal

So I stared at everyone, looking for curly hair and long skinny legs and nostrils that flare out a little.

From Literature

While spats have flared up between the two countries in recent decades, fueled by historical animosity, this time it feels different, say analysts.

From BBC

Controversy flared around Kennedy again, with Switzerland reporting him to the umpire for the same offence in their 9-5 win.

From BBC

As it returns to the screen, younger viewers may glimpse another era - flared trousers, drafting tables, cigarette smoke curling under fluorescent lights.

From BBC