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Example Sentences

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That doesn’t guarantee deals will be made, but it does mean more motivation to get at least some done.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

One of the hardest things as a parent whose child is not sleeping is how furious you can get at 4 a.m., even though you know you shouldn’t be angry, because they’re just a baby.

From Slate • May 3, 2026

"Earlier we would get at least six days of work a week, now it's down to four," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

“The most fun you’ll get at the fair is from talking to people,” my friend Matthew, who has several years of renaissance fair experience, told me.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

“The Director decides what news you get at Mobius and grants you access via the media units in your dwelling. All the answers you need will be given to you at the orientation.”

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed