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Example Sentences

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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

"What you get at the smaller end is mass -- you know, lots of units -- and that's what we are seeing play out in Ukraine," he added.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

They get at least three estimates and ask for recommendations from neighbors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

It had been rusting away in the middle, but I was positive I’d get at least another semester out of the poor thing.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia