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Example Sentences

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“If you want to get paid what you deserve or make a lot of money, you’ve got to admit that to yourself.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

“He pitched well and when a guy like that pitches well you just got to do your best in battle and I feel like our guys were battling, just couldn’t muster anything up.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Southampton are going really well in the Championship and are unbeaten in 14 games in all competitions, although I have got to say Norwich played them off the park despite losing 1-0 in March.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

“It’s a great first step if they do follow through on it, but we’ve got to stop plastic pollution upstream,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

“It’s got to be better than elevators, right? But I thought you were keen to work at your family’s shop.”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu