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Example Sentences

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“It doesn’t seem unreasonable to say you’ve got to do some time here and demonstrate that you’re somebody that we want as a citizen.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

CUPERTINO, Calif.—In a room tucked inside Apple Park, I got to experience the all-new Siri AI up close.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

"All I've got to do now is buy a horse!" he added.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

His final command: “We’ve got to stop the bowls. Please stop the bowls.”

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

‘You’ve got to bring it the three strongest pieces of the Nanuak.’

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver