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“There’s just a big squeeze on the middle. Whether you are a guest actor or give five lines, we’re all supporting the bigger actors, and it’s just gotten harder and harder.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2023

Let’s say you wanted to give five oranges as a gift: How would you arrange the fruits so that they consumed as little space and wrapping paper as possible?

From Scientific American Jun. 6, 2023

Burns had two sacks against Wilson on Sunday, including a strip-sack, to give five in the past four games and a career-high 10 on the season.

From Seattle Times Nov. 28, 2022

Maybe you used a rating system to give five stars or used the phrase “would not recommend” to make your negative judgment clear.

From Textbooks Dec. 21, 2021

“We will give five baskets,” said Luxa less than graciously, giving the roach a terse bow.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins




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